The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the clinical supervision of an experienced occupational therapist, providing technical and creative skills to support the planning and delivery of a flexible, client-centered programme of therapeutic activities for individuals and groups of clients. The OTA will design, implement, develop and co-ordinate a programme of activities to suit varied environments, tasks, and clients.
Main duties of the job
Nestlings Care Ltd is an independent organisation registered with CQC and Ofsted to provide specialist residential placements for young people and young adults with mental health difficulties.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will contribute to specialist OT assessments and assist service users to develop their daily skills. They will also be responsible for ensuring that areas such as kitchens and/or activity rooms within the designated work area meet Health and Safety requirements. Administrative tasks include written progress summaries and inputting their contact with service users onto the Service computer system.
About us
Nestlings Care Ltd is an independent care provider for Children and Young Adults registered with CQC and Ofsted, providing highly specialist residential placements for young people with challenging behaviors due to mental health diagnoses. Our aim is to transition young people from various restrictive settings, such as hospitals or secure children's homes, to a homely environment, offering them a chance to live in the community with robust monitoring, risk management, and comprehensive treatment plans. You will work alongside a Registered Manager and a highly experienced multi-disciplinary Mental Health team. Currently, we have several homes across the North West of England and have achieved positive outcomes with a number of young people.
Job responsibilities
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of a programme of house or community-based therapeutic activities.
Based on the therapist's evaluation and referral, the Occupational Therapy Assistant will suggest and implement a range of methods that support the client in achieving agreed treatment aims, monitoring progress and providing regular feedback to the referring occupational therapist.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will, in consultation with the occupational therapist, evaluate their programme of activities.
Ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and service standards.
Be aware of current risk factors and plan interventions accordingly, assuring the safe and smooth running of the service and clients' treatment.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will independently facilitate group or individual work and plan the treatment methods, which will be communicated to the team.
Continually assess and monitor clients' progress, taking into account their environment, presentation, and activity.
Be expert in engaging clients in activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Full UK driving license
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.
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