Overview
The Community Rehabilitation Team work alongside existing community teams to address a persons identified rehabilitation needs through interventions delivered by a range of professionals. The psychologically informed service aims to promote both practical and emotional skills development, social inclusion and meaningful days using a goal based approach to aid recovery. The post holder will work alongside Occupational therapists in the team to deliver specific OT interventions as required. The team covers both Nottingham City and County geographies.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include supporting assessments and formulations, supporting psychological interventions and delivering OT functional interventions under the supervision of registered OTs in the community and in patients homes in whatever setting that may be.
Details
* Date posted: 26 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum (pro rota for part time)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
* Reference number: 186-1019-25-MH-A
* Job locations: Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH
Job responsibilities
To work closely with the Occupational Therapists in the team and develop required support packages. Carry out a range of individual/group work under supervision of qualified Occupational Therapist. To follow the OT plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated into a range of community resources/facilities, ensuring service users experience a smooth transition into community opportunities. To work in partnership with others, promoting the work of the service and providing positive representation. Service users to receive an equitable appropriate and high quality service.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled Worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary/skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Experience
* Essential: Experience of working in mental health.
Desirable:
* Experience of working in the community or acute mental health
* Recovery focused practice
Contractual Requirements
* A driving license is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Qualifications
* Essential: GCSE/GCE or equivalent in English
* Desirable: NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
Knowledge and Skills
* Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions
* Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
* Awareness of effective risk management skills
* Understanding of the need for confidentiality
* Skilled in motivating others
* Team working
* Time management and flexible, ability to work across multiple areas
* Client centered / non-judgmental
* Able to work independently, knows own limits
* Shows respect, recognising peoples differences
* Excellent communication skills
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
Physical requirements
* Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
* Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
Training
* Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery
* Desirable: Relevant training to post
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 details
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH
Employers website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
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