Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of inpatient open rehabilitation ward in a community setting, alongside our ward OT. The successful candidate will work alongside our ward OT, as well as the broader MDT. The teams focus is to consolidate and develop a focused rehabilitation programme for the service users on the ward.
Right to Work in the UK. This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
The person we recruit will need to have a broad knowledge of activity of daily living skills and an interest in a variety of activities. The team deliver a comprehensive rehabilitation programme, activities to inspire, encourage and support individuals who have mental health problems on their journey of rehabilitation and recovery. As part of the team you will plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under the supervision of our occupational therapists within the hospital, service users homes, and the local community.
The applicant should be an effective communicator who enjoys working alongside people and helping them achieve their goals. They should also be a confident with cooking skills and interests in other practical and creative activities. They will need experience of working with people with enduring mental health needs, neurodiversity and learning difficulties.
The applicant will need to support with observations and engagement tasks on occasions.
The applicant may also need to support service users to attend local appointments.
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