Overview
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Support Worker in our adult community mental health teams in the East of the County. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and transferrable skills that would enhance the health and well-being of our service users in the broadest sense.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Responsibilities
* You will have excellent communication skills and be focused on delivering patient-centred care, working with the individual to explore their strengths and the things they can do to increase their wellbeing and quality of life.
* Work creatively to build a strong rapport with people and utilise activity to improve recovery outcomes for people with severe and enduring mental illness.
* Be a highly valued member of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists, implement specific 1:1 interventions and deliver therapeutic groups to aid mental health recovery.
* Support the health and wellbeing of people living in and visiting Cornwall as part of a NHS community and mental health provider Trust.
About the Trust
Our mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment steeped in a caring culture of acceptance, curiosity and empathy. We are dedicated to building a compassionate workplace where quality improvement to the services we provide is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health, including specialist support for people with dementia or a learning disability.
Additional information
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, youll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people work for the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff. We work in peoples homes, community clinics and bases, with some staff based in 13 community hospitals. Approximately 568,000 people live in the area, with some residents supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We also work closely with partners in Devon; in the summer and during holidays, more people use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.
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