Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Band 3
The post holder will be an integral member of the Team on the Dementia assessment ward. The post holder will facilitate and support people with a diagnosis of dementia, under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist and in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. The post holder will be responsible for the management of a delegated caseload. The post holder will participate in assessments, treatments and interventions to maximise independent living skills, including: the provision of person-centred therapeutic activities (1:1 & / or groups) to provide cognitive stimulation, purposeful / meaningful activity, and social inclusion activities, using graded activity, sensory interventions, the provision of equipment and/or modification of the environment.
Responsibilities
* To assist the Occupational Therapist during assessment and treatment of service users with dementia and older adults within mental health services
* To maintain own caseload of allocated service users, independently prioritising and reporting activity and changes to the Occupational Therapist
* To maintain accurate records on service user casework
* To assist with initial interviews with service users next of kin, gathering details and information about the service user’s premorbid functional status, physical layout and features of the home living environment
Skills and Qualifications
* Experience working with older people and/or people with a dementia
* Experience of providing activities in a paid or unpaid capacity or use of dementia specific interventions such as: Montessori, Life story work, Sonas, etc.
* 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent, or relevant NVQ II in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification PLUS,
* A minimum of 2 years’ paid employment or voluntary experience working in a health/social care related role providing direct patient care interventions, eg. In patient dementia, learning disability, disability services, hospital setting,
* residential or nursing homes or community services in a support worker role e.g. nursing assistant, care assistant, day care worker, generic rehab worker, AHP assistant.
* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport....
* ...approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
* Have worked with, volunteered with, or know someone who has Dementia or a Mental Health diagnosis
* To have or be willing to work towards additional, relevant qualifications
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026
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