Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Gray Healthcare Full time

Job Introduction

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mental Health

Location - Home Based with Travel

Salary - £30,000 + Car Allowance

At Gray Healthcare, we are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Clinical Team. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and work with individuals with complex needs, providing evidence-based assessment and intervention to support their independence and well-being.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to work effectively with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, setting goals, and planning interventions to support individuals in achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Completion of holistic Occupational Therapy Assessment using the MOHOST, Screening Tools and Activity Analysis
  • Setting goals and planning interventions with individuals and their teams
  • Delivering creative interventions using evidence-based practices and approaches
  • Evaluation of intervention efficacy
  • Carrying a caseload of approximately 15 individuals
  • Assessment and intervention outcomes to contribute to MDT discussion and promote collaborative working towards meaningful engagement and improved quality of life
  • Providing statistics relating to caseload
  • Managing own time and priorities under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
  • Acting as a clinical resource and demonstrating meaningful team working skills
  • Taking a solution-focused approach to mitigating risk of occupational deprivation
  • Supporting the facilitation of workshops and group discussions using appropriate delivery methods where required
  • Working within CQC regulated activities and in line with MCA, Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policy and procedure

Requirements, Skills and Experience:

  • Evidence of relevant experience relating to Mental Health, Learning Disability, Complex Needs, Autism and/or Acquired Brain Injury
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in a relevant role
  • Understanding of Trauma Informed Care
  • Knowledge of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to demonstrate effective self-management, including use of time, organisation, planning and problem-solving
  • Driver's license and access to a car
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including overnight stays where required

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary and car allowance
  • Fully paid induction and training
  • Company pension
  • Professional development
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Your birthday off
  • Westfield health plan
  • £1500 retention bonus
  • Blue light card


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