Project Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Support Officer to enhance mental health services in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role involves providing occupational therapy assessments and treatments for individuals with serious mental illness. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload and contributing to community integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience in mental health settings, demonstrating strong clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives and fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in low secure / rehabilitation settings.
• Good understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment for allocated patients.
• Plan and participate in treatment sessions based on patient needs.
• Support multidisciplinary team with clinical insights.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Psychosocial Interventions

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current State Registration Certificate

Job description

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Project Support Officer, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Client:

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job overview

To provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and review of service users who experience serious mental Illness (SMI). The post holder will work at Prospect Place and be responsible for an allocated caseload (under supervision). You will be expected to use your own initiative and clinical reasoning to plan and carry out treatment, run treatment groups and to contribute to the MDT management and treatment of our service users.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

• To carry out appropriate assessment and treatment of allocated patients.
• To plan, conduct and participate in various treatment sessions in response to assessment and need.
• To provide clinical and other support to multidisciplinary team.
• To carry out 1:1 and group sessions.
• To work in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of patients allocated to you.
• To provide in-service training.
• To develop and maintain community links to increase social inclusion and community integration.
• To maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information concerning patients.
• To establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, their relations and friends and to support and promote patients’ rights and identity.
• To be responsible for the day to day management of petty cash and its use to promote rehabilitation.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Registration Certificate
• Experience working in low secure / rehabilitation settings.

Experience

• Experience working in a mental health setting.
• Relevant clinical experience, such as clinical placement.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist in the mental health setting.
• Good understanding of MOHO theory and assessment.
• Good understanding of risk assessment.
• Understanding of Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) and the stress vulnerability model (SVM).

Skills and Abilities

• Aware of the role of other members of the MDT.
• Aware of the limitations of Occupational Therapy
• Able to work as a team member, to manage own time, to complete a task and own caseload.
• Able to write clear clinical reports for interdisciplinary meetings, CPA and MHART.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to present information clearly in formal situations.