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.
Responsibilities
* Lead or co‑facilitate groups and individual sessions for patients across Arnold Lodge in all three services: male mental illness, personality disorder, and women's.
* Run sessions that include skills‑based groups, horticulture, creative, practical and vocational activities.
* Deliver individual interventions identified and planned by the Occupational Therapist as part of the patient's treatment plan.
* Co‑facilitate Occupational Therapy‑led treatment groups.
* Lead and/or co‑facilitate activity sessions as requested by the Occupational Therapist.
* Provide sessions to patients on the main ward, ICU, LTS and seclusion.
* 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.
Qualifications
You must possess creative and practical skills and have an accredited qualification in an area relevant to the post at NVQ Level 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.
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