Job summary This is a temporary Occupational Therapist Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare's The Woodmill facility in Cullompton, Devon. The successful candidate will support Occupational Therapists in delivering structured activities and interventions to women with complex emotional and mental health needs, with the aim of encouraging participation, empowering recovery, and measuring progression. Main duties of the job As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. You will also contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team, and you will be supported regionally with access to various training and online courses to support your career development. About us Elysium Healthcare is 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 an opportunity for you to grow and move within the organisation. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,692.50 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1171512499 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Cullompton EX15 1EA Job description Job responsibilities Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. Join The Woodmill as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of women with complex emotional and mental health needs. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services. To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health Verbal and written communication skills Where you will be working: Location: The Woodmill, Exeter Rd, Cullompton EX15 1EA The Woodmill, located in Cullompton, Devon, is an 18 bed rehabilitation service for women with complex emotional and mental health needs. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for independence What you will get: Annual salary of £23,692.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers 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. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Job description Job responsibilities Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. Join The Woodmill as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of women with complex emotional and mental health needs. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services. To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health Verbal and written communication skills Where you will be working: Location: The Woodmill, Exeter Rd, Cullompton EX15 1EA The Woodmill, located in Cullompton, Devon, is an 18 bed rehabilitation service for women with complex emotional and mental health needs. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for independence What you will get: Annual salary of £23,692.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers 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. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, and experience in a similar environment with Mental Health. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, and experience in a similar environment with Mental Health. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Cullompton EX15 1EA Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)