We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility Job overview An opportunity has arisen in the Therapy Services Department at Arnold Lodge for a Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. Therapy Services consists of an established and dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Sports, Fitness and Well-being staff and peer support workers. We work together to provide a comprehensive range of interventions to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient group. You will lead or co-facilitate groups and individual sessions for patients across Arnold Lodge from all three services - male mental illness, personality disorder and women’s. Sessions include skills-based groups, horticulture, creative, practical and vocational activities. Sessions make take place in the hospital or community. You must possess creative and practical skills and have an accredited qualification in an area relevant to the post to NVQ 2 or an equivalent level. You will need to be able to work flexibly and have good interpersonal skills. You will have experience of organising and running a variety of activity sessions with individuals and groups. Experience of working in mental health is desirable but not essential. You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and support to develop within the role. Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided Advert To deliver individual interventions identified and planned by the Occupational Therapist as part of the patient’s treatment plan. To co-facilitate Occupational Therapy led treatment groups To lead and/or co-facilitate activity sessions as requested by Occupational Therapist. To provide sessions to patients on the main ward, ICU, LTS and seclusion. To escort patients on community leave either individually or in groups. Contribute to and assist in the delivery of the needs led occupational therapy treatment programme provided within Therapy Services. Working for our organisation TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To deliver individual interventions identified and planned by the Occupational Therapist as part of the patient’s treatment plan. To co-facilitate Occupational Therapy led treatment groups To lead and/or co-facilitate activity sessions as requested by Occupational Therapist. To provide sessions to patients on the main ward, ICU, LTS and seclusion. To escort patients on community leave either individually or in groups. Contribute to and assist in the delivery of the needs led occupational therapy treatment programme provided within Therapy Services. Contribute to the daily functioning of the designated area of work, including sharps checks and room searches. Work flexibly and effectively with other Support Workers, Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. To work on the wards when required for example to cover staff support or low staffing numbers. Successfully manage time and prioritise areas of responsibility Attend relevant departmental and wider meetings as required and appropriate. Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues. Accurately record statistical information as required. Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy. Undertake administrative tasks as required by the service and the Directorate. Ensures that resources are available within the department to delivery the planned therapeutic activities. 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 Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.