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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Introduction

How about joining an amazing team, with an overall CQC rating of good and outstanding in effectiveness.

A team built around looking after each other and person centred in everything we do, promoting recovery is something we are proud of here at Douglas House.

Do you have a passion for rehab, co-producing with the people we support and working within a MDT? If it’s yes then please do get in touch. We are happy to discuss the role in more detail before applying.

Role Responsibility

 

  • Planning, organising, and leading varied in house group activities to promote service user engagement, independence, and recovery;
  • Promoting and supporting engagement in, and organising, community activities and day trips;
  • Assist in any safeguarding work necessary to support service users' safety and wellbeing;
  • Implementing regular and impromptu 1-1s with service users around activities of daily living and hobbies and interests;
  • Working with the Occupational Therapist to implement interventions and feed back on service user progress;
  • Working with the Occupational Therapist to renew risk assessments for ongoing and new activities;
  • Work with the therapy team to lead and assist in weekly service user meetings;
  • Feed back to a wider MDT about service user presentation and engagement.

The Ideal Candidate

You must be an excellent communicator and possess good people skills. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with mental health and have an awareness and understanding of mental health diagnoses, and mental health act.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
  • 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
  • An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
  • Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
  • Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
  • Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
  • Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
  • Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
  • A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

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