Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cygnet Health Care; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Knaphill is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support recovery in various service lines. Responsibilities include planning and implementing therapeutic activities, assisting senior OTs, and contributing to client care. Ideal for someone with a passion for helping others and engaging in meaningful activities. Excellent benefits including competitive salary, free meals, and a relocation package are offered.

Benefits

Salary starting at £28,612.50 per year

Free parking

Free meals for staff

Relocation package

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre services

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in implementing therapeutic activities.
• Ability to contribute creative ideas for activities.
• Capacity to adjust care plans based on individuals' interests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities under the direction of the ward OT.
• Assist the OT with daily department functions.
• Implement care plans and support patients’ independence.

Skills

Therapeutic activity planning

Assessment and intervention skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it., We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet. You will be required to work across different service lines with opportunity for rotation as you progress within the role. The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities appropriate to the needs, choices and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will also be working with the in-house MDT which is designed to support the individual in our care throughout their journey with us.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
• Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
• Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
• Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
• Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence

Occupational Therapy Directorate Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway. We ensure our occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Preceptorship & Induction

Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first 12 months to support and consolidate core skills. We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants and Activity Coordinators in your service line.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Benefits

• Salary starting at £28,612.50 per year
• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more…

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in & out of work.