Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker - Bristol
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.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
1. Work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with service users, their families/carers and other health and social care professionals. Recognise and respect their involvement in the planning and delivery of care.
2. Assist in the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment beneficial to the needs of the service users, relatives carers and others.
3. Contribute to the team approach, providing accurate and relevant feedback to registered staff: participate in team discussions and meetings regarding care of service users.
4. Develop a therapeutic relationship with service users to encourage and maximise their interest and participation in therapeutic activity.
5. Organise day to day activities for groups and individual therapy programmes including occasional assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under the supervision of the mental health professionals.
6. Play a part in preparation of safety assessments and personal wellbeing plans,
Education & Health Promotion
1. To keep up to date with changing practices and attend relevant training appropriate to the role as directed.
2. Promote positive attitudes towards mental health.
3. Attend regular statutory training and updates.
4. Participate in appraisal and supervision processes from ward OT.
5. Contribute to the learning environment of staff/students Finance and Workforce.
6. To play a role in making best use of available workforce and material resources and contributing to provision of best therapy possible.
7. Follow Trust and Service Policies relating to the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public.
8. Play a part in the service provision that is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge.
9. Record Keeping and Administration.
10. To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include the upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant COT Guidelines and Trust Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of mental health of social care experience
* Experience of managing risk in mental health settings
* Rehabilitation experience in mental health settings
* Previous occupational therapy experience
Skills
* Observation and engagement skills
* Experience of organising and running individual and group therapeutic activities
* Ability to form therapeutic relationships with service users
* Wide range of practical skills and interests
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata
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