Occupational Therapy Assistant - Growth & Development Pathways

Priory Group; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Job summary

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week at Llanarth Court in Monmouthshire. The role supports Occupational Therapists and the Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions for patients with mental health needs.

This entry-level position requires GCSEs/O-Levels (A–C) or equivalent, with an NVQ Level 2 or practical experience; prior health and social care exposure is beneficial.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O-Levels (A–C) required or equivalent practical experience.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience considered relevant for the role.
• This is an entry-level role; prior experience in health and social care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, person-centred interventions with OT team to support patients in developing independence and everyday living skills.
• Support delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic activities across wards and hospital grounds.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Assist in reducing restrictive interventions and manage incidents of violence or aggression to promote safety.

Education

GCSEs or O-Levels (A–C)

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week at Llanarth Court in Monmouthshire. The role supports Occupational Therapists and the Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions for patients with mental health needs.

This entry-level position requires GCSEs/O-Levels (A–C) or equivalent, with an NVQ Level 2 or practical experience; prior health and social care exposure is beneficial.