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Occupational Therapy Positive Practice Worker in Mental Health Inpatient Service, Pontypridd
Client:
Iris Care Group
Location:
Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
Job Description:
Occupational Therapy Positive Practice Worker in Mental Health Inpatient Service
* Location: Pontypridd
* Closes: 12/07/2024
* Hours: 39.4
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Positive Practice Worker to join our multidisciplinary team at Heatherwood Court Hospital. This role involves providing interventions related to activities of daily living, such as personal care, hygiene, laundry, domestic chores, and food preparation, to maximize functional performance in patients with mental health issues. Opportunities exist for delivering both direct and indirect therapeutic interventions. The role is primarily support-based, with one day per week dedicated to Occupational Therapy clinical work. The successful candidate will support patients in improving functional skills, including meal preparation, maintaining basic hygiene, personal care, domestic chores, and community skills like using public transport or attending voluntary placements.
To succeed, you should have an interest in and commitment to occupational therapy, focusing on engaging patients in activities related to self-care, leisure, and productivity. There will be opportunities for skill development, knowledge enhancement, and access to relevant training. The role embodies the occupational therapy ethos, guiding and advising staff, working on structured care plans for patients' personal care and wellbeing, and promoting overall quality of life.
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