Occupational Therapy Assistant

Priory Group; Winchfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday – birthday as extra?d

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD and leadership development

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mildmay Oaks to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £26,300 per year.

You will support Occupational Therapists and the Therapy Team to deliver person-centred interventions that help patients gain independence and confidence in daily living activities. Entry-level with potential development opportunities within Priory.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O-Levels (A–C) or NVQ Level 2, or equivalent practical experience.
• Entry-level role; prior experience in a health and social care setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic and recreational activities across wards, hospital grounds and community.
• Help patients develop daily living skills (cooking, laundry, cleaning) and more complex routines.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and maintain accurate clinical notes and intervention documentation.

Education

GCSEs or O-Levels, NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mildmay Oaks

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Description

Mildmay Oaks
Salary - £26,300 per annum
Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Mildmay Oaks is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.

The service supports male and female patients across a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, adult and CAMHS services, and bespoke therapeutic placements. Located in a semi-rural setting, Mildmay Oaks is approximately 1–2 miles from Winchfield railway station, and access by vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions that support patients in developing independence, building confidence and improving their everyday living skills.

• Support the delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic and recreational activities across the wards, hospital grounds and community.
• Help patients develop essential daily living skills, including cooking, laundry and cleaning, as well as more complex life skills and routines.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, maintaining accurate clinical notes and documentation of interventions.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

Candidates must have GCSEs or O-Levels (grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

The following experience would be beneficial

This is an entry-level role; however, prior experience working in a health and social care setting is beneficial

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses