Overview
Activity Co-ordinator - Band 3 role at Cheswold Park Hospital. This NHS Foundation Trust role covers rehabilitation and recovery services in Calderdale, including the Community Based Rehab Team and the Community Rehabilitation Unit. The Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant/Activity Co-Ordinator works with an excellent therapy team within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide holistic therapeutic care focused on recovery.
Responsibilities
* Support registered therapy staff by assisting with the implementation of interventions after assessments and providing feedback on progress to support care evaluation.
* Undertake some initial assessments which feed into formulating care plans with individuals.
* Develop individualised activity plans around service users’ hobbies and interests and help service users connect with services/groups, supporting incorporation into their weekly routines.
* Support rehab-specific groups alongside the Multi-disciplinary Team and provide information and practical support with functional rehabilitation.
Location and Hours
Location: 72 Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0QF. Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in English and Maths or equivalent.
* Level 2 qualification, or working through, with the ability to demonstrate competencies at Level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
* Willingness to undertake Trust mandatory training and ongoing development.
* Experience in providing personal care and working in a caring environment at Band 2 or equivalent; ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team; good IT/keyboard skills; understanding of confidentiality; resilience to pressure.
Desirable
* Language skills other than English; experience supervising/inducting others.
* Full driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered for any applicant unable to drive due to a disability).
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa considerations will be assessed according to salary and hours. Employer: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust. This post may be closed before the advertised closing date; apply early if interested.
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