Occupational Therapy Skill Coach for Rehab & Recovery

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Instructor to provide occupational activities to patients with severe mental illness. This role involves supporting the Occupational Therapist in delivering therapy programs, assisting patients in developing skills for everyday living, and working autonomously in group and individual sessions. Candidates should have a good level of education, relevant NVQ training, and experience in healthcare. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in the field of healthcare or related area.
• Experience of working with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational activity to patients with severe mental illness.
• Work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in the delivery of occupational therapy programs.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate client group

Non-judgemental attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Good general level of education to GCSE level

Training and experience to NVQ 3 level or NVQ 2 with additional experience to NVQ 3 level

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

A prominent mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Instructor to provide occupational activities to patients with severe mental illness. This role involves supporting the Occupational Therapist in delivering therapy programs, assisting patients in developing skills for everyday living, and working autonomously in group and individual sessions. Candidates should have a good level of education, relevant NVQ training, and experience in healthcare. Competitive benefits are offered.