Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reference
PRI96678
Location
Althea Park House, 51 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AJ
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£23465
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Job Advert Role Description
Althea Park House is comprised of two residential homes (Althea Park House & The Anchor) for residents with eating disorders and associated comorbidities including Autism, ADHD, self harm, depressions, anxiety and OCD.
Althea Park House is a 7 bed home for residents aged 16-25 and ‘The Anchor’ is a 3 bed semi-independent step down service on site.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) post sits within our Therapies Team; Line managed by the Therapies Team Lead and clinical supervision and support from an Occupational Therapist.
The OTA role is primarily concerned with supporting the residents with eating disorders in our residential homes to meet their occupational needs, which includes educational, vocational and independent life skills.
This work involves working one-to-one with the residents, co-facilitating group work and liaising closely with the care team and the educational providers for each resident. This includes effectively assessing, monitoring and reviewing the treatment in relation to occupational therapy interventions and engagement under the guidance and support of the Occupational Therapist, and adhering to specific OT intervention/care plans.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate genuine commitment and enthusiasm for working with this client group. The post holder also needs excellent organisational capability, flexibility and a strong ‘can do’ attitude.
Work experience within a mental health environment/professional caring situation would be helpful.
Informal visits to our homes are encouraged.
Division DBS info
About us
As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Closing Date
31/10/2024