Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Location**

Cygnet Churchill, 22 Barkham Terrace, London. SE1 7PW

**Salary**

£25,000 per annum

**Hours**

Full Time

**Closing date**

Friday 18th March

**Post: **Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Responsible for: **Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.

**Responsible to: **Ward Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager)

**Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Overview of site**:
**Cygnet Churchill** is a 57 bed inpatient service for men in London. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward), two high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Maple Court and MulberryCourt) and a 4 bed step down rehabilitation service (Elm Court).

The occupational therapy department at Cygnet Churchill is incredibly well resourced. In fact, the building was designed with rehabilitation in mind. The facilities include a therapy piazza with activity rooms, music room, art room, a barber shop, library,gym, internet café, therapy kitchens, a dining room and a therapy garden.

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities appropriate to the needs, choices and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. The OccupationalTherapy Assistant will also be working with the in-house MDT which is designed to support the individual in our care throughout their journey with us.

**In this role you will**:

- Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
- Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
- Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
- Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
- Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
- Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence
- We care about people in our services
- We are a very supportive and friendly team
- You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
- We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
- We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and have supported several OTAs to progress towards studying for an Occupational Therapy qualification.
- A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
- Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
- Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
- A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
- Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude

**In return we will offer you**:

- A competitive salary of £25,000 per annum
- Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site as well as peer support
- Company pension scheme; Life insurance and health plan
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
- Free parking & meals on duty

**Requirements**: