Overview
Are you a creative and practical person who would like to support people with improving their mental health and independence? Do you thrive on team work and enjoy problem solving? We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our team in the Occupational Therapy service based at Bowmere Hospital, Chester. This is a permanent part‑time post for 22.5 hours a week over Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, with some scope for negotiation over working days. The Trust supports the Real Living Wage hourly rate and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.
Responsibilities
The postholder will work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to plan and facilitate a varied programme of therapeutic meaningful activities, working in small groups or with individuals. The post holder will also contribute to daily living skills assessments and interventions, and help to maintain the Clarion Centre (Therapy department). The role will involve working on different wards according to need, providing practical skills support in leisure and daily living activities and supporting others with these.
Qualifications
Applicants should have excellent communication and teamwork skills, experience of working in care or with vulnerable people, an understanding of person‑centred working and the 6 Cs, and a genuine interest in promoting wellbeing and recovery for people experiencing acute mental illness.
Equality and Diversity Statement
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010 and you can demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered during the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
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