Occupational Therapy Assistant: Meaningful Activities & Recovery

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic activities to support individuals with Learning Disabilities at Astley Court. The role involves facilitating groups and individual sessions while working closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, as well as a Health and Social Care NVQ level 3. Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is required, and a commitment to staff training and development is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Some experience working with individuals/groups.
• Ability to provide sensitive information regarding care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate occupationally based groups.
• Provide timely feedback to the MDT regarding service users.
• Maintain clinical records with the electronic patient record system.

Skills

Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Good communication skills

Observational skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Health and Social Care NVQ level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic activities to support individuals with Learning Disabilities at Astley Court. The role involves facilitating groups and individual sessions while working closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, as well as a Health and Social Care NVQ level 3. Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is required, and a commitment to staff training and development is essential.