Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Integrated Care System; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dawlish seeks an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include delivering therapeutic activities and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance the wellbeing of clients. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience working with this population. Join us in making a positive impact and contributing to a state-of-the-art service.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people with learning disabilities or communication difficulties.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of using creative skills or activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a flexible, person-centred programme of therapeutic activities.
• Support assessment and provide Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Work alongside the Occupational Therapist in care planning and risk management.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Formal technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds)

Relevant training in creative activities at diploma level

Job description

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

This is an excitingopportunity to for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join theteam at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish frommid-2025 (The Brook). The new regional service based in Dawlishwill offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability andautistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and theservice aims to become a centre of excellence.

Our work is integralto the evidence based care pathways, contributing to the formulation andplanning of Positive Proactive Support Plans, Reducing Restrictive Practice, stoppingover medication of people with a learning disability (STOMP), trauma informedcare and much more. We have a strong role in supporting the development ofcapable environments around the needs of our client group. Our core business asan Occupational Therapy team is assessment and intervention to promoteengagement in meaningful occupations to maximise health and wellbeing.

We have excellent clinical leadership andsupervision structures; hold regular Occupational Therapy meetings whichinclude linking in with the wider trust AHPs, and encourage regular CPD and learningopportunities to develop skills across a variety of areas.

Interview dates are planned for 19th August & also 21st August 2025 if an additional day is required.

Main duties of the job

We are looking foran imaginative, creative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy TechnicalInstructor to work with people with learning disabilities and autistic adultsdisplaying distressed behaviour who have complex needs. The post holder willfocus on supporting assessment and providing Occupational Therapy interventions,under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, that improvepeoples wellbeing and quality of life by promoting engagement in meaningful activityand inclusion in their community.

The post holderwill pro-actively work alongside the Occupational Therapist, within the multi-disciplinaryteam contributing to care planning, risk management and the planning andorganisation of daily activities on the ward.The post holder will participate in the internal rotation systemincluding weekend working and will receive the paid enhancements associatedwith this.

The post holderwill be encouraged to be innovative and motivated in contributing to the developmentof the Occupational Therapy service.

Shift patterns for this post are on a 6-week rolling roster, with the following proposed pattern

• Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 3: Monday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 5: Monday, Saturday, Sunday

The shifts will be 10 hour shifts that cover between 07.30and 20.30.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist in the inpatient team, the post holder will be expected to use technical and creative skills to assist in the delivery of a flexible, person centred programmed of therapeutic activities for adults with a learning disability and Autistic adults.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this.
• Complete Care Certificate training as part of this role.
• Formal technical qualification e.g. City & Guilds.
• Relevant training in creative activities at diploma level or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience in working with people with a learning disability or those with communication difficulties.
• Experience of using creative skills or activities with people others.

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearpro rata (30 hours per week)