Occupational Therapy Support Worker

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in the UK is looking for an Occupational Therapy Support Worker to assist in mental health rehabilitation. This role involves planning and implementing interventions to support patient recovery, working directly with occupational therapists, and engaging patients in meaningful activities. Candidates should have a NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care and experience working with vulnerable adults. The position is currently only open to existing NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading groups.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patients towards personal independence.
• Support occupational therapists in timed interventions.
• Participate actively in the Occupational Therapy process.
• Liaise with third sector agencies.
• Access and facilitate meaningful and recreational activities.

Skills

Observation skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

Job description

Occupational Therapy Support Worker

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Are you looking for a new and exciting role, working within an acute mental health inpatient setting? Fletcher Ward is recruiting for a new Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join our team!

Fletcher is a 17‑bed acute adult ward for those experiencing severe and enduring mental health illness.

The purpose of the post is:

• To undertake specific skilled occupational therapy support work (e.g. carrying out assessments using various treatment skills including group facilitation) to aid the mental health recovery of patients.
• To plan and implement interventions, using various treatment skills and to monitor progress and evaluate the outcome under supervision from the team.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

• To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.
• To support the occupational therapists by carrying out specific, timed interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
• To actively participate in the Occupational Therapy process from start to finish with support from Occupational Therapy colleagues and the MDT.
• To liaise closely with third sector agencies and community resources to support patients.
• To access meaningful activities, recreational activities, using practical, communication and creative skill.

About us

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people‑organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience of leading groups
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults

Skills, Aptitude, Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to observe and modify a treatment activity, demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s needs
• Ability to manage own caseload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust