Part-Time OT Support Worker – Mental Health & Rehab

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting for a part-time Occupational Therapy Support Worker to assist in a secure inpatient setting. The role involves delivering 1:1 and group sessions, engaging service users in meaningful activities, and supporting recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with qualified occupational therapists, gain induction and regular supervision, and have opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above in a relevant subject.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how mental health issues can affect people.
• Experience of working as part of a team and under your own initiative.
• It skills: basic keyboard and word processing.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• A range of practical occupational skills (e.g., cooking, craft, home management, gardening, IT, leisure).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under supervision of occupational therapists.
• Work with service users to engage in meaningful activities and improve life skills.
• Contribute to a supportive, recovery-focused in-patient environment.
• Provide regular supervision and participate in CPD activities.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

IT skills basic

Flexible and adaptable

People-facing experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or above in a relevant subject

Job description

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting for a part-time Occupational Therapy Support Worker to assist in a secure inpatient setting. The role involves delivering 1:1 and group sessions, engaging service users in meaningful activities, and supporting recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with qualified occupational therapists, gain induction and regular supervision, and have opportunities for ongoing training and development.