Occupational Therapy Assistant

Introduction

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values, and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this role at Ann House in Kendal might be for you.

Ann House is part of Elysium Healthcare and provides a residential rehabilitation setting based in the local community in Cumbria that supports its residents in all aspects of daily life. Residents may have a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disability, Personality Disorder, Mental Health condition or deemed to have complex needs. Through a range of therapeutic interventions, the aim is to ensure that all residents are supported to live as independent a life as possible, they find enjoyable and is meaningful to them.

Working 20 hours a week, you will support the Occupational Therapist at Ann House. Working closely with the Occupational Therapist, you will be required to apply technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, person – centred programme of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Under the guidance and direction of the Occupational Therapist, provide individual or group activities in line with identified need.
• To build an understanding of the key concepts of the Model of Human Occupation and the core values of Occupational Therapy.
• To build knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments with support of the Occupational Therapist.
• To assist in the completion of Specific Occupational assessments under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
• Evaluate and use assessment information to support ongoing occupational development of individuals we support.
• With support from the Occupational Therapist, develop and demonstrate understanding of activity analysis and graded interventions.
• To consult with the Occupational Therapist regarding the needs of individuals we support ensuring we are meeting their needs at all times.
• To provide verbal and written feedback of interventions as required within company policies and procedures.
• Formulate activity risk assessment/enablement plans under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• To contribute to Multi-disciplinary reports and attend MDT meetings (where appropriate) with support from Occupational Therapist.

To be successful in this role you will have the following qualifications and experience:

• NVQ Level 2 or above / equivalent
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Enthusiastic – Motivated and motivating
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills
• Active in progressing and enhancing knowledge related to the role
• Approachable and a team player

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £12,093 + Benefits
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.