Job summary
This is an opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, supporting the delivery of structured activities and therapeutic interventions for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of care plans to promote recovery and independence.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will support the Occupational Therapist in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning of individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one relationships with service users to encourage participation and empower their recovery. You will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of healthcare services across England and Wales. They are part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
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.
JoinRosebank House as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health conditions
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:
1. Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
2. Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
3. Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
4. GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
5. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
6. Verbal and written communication skills
Where you will be working:
Location: Lower Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LE
Join the team at Rosebank House providing specialist care and support for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You will be working at a modern and purpose-built home with 13 en-suite bedrooms.
The focus of Rosebank House is on independent living skills and social inclusion, education and employment engagement. There are close links with the local community for residents to access local college, work placements and amenities.
What you will get:
7. Annual salary of £24,500
8. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
9. Subsidised meals
10. Free parking
11. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
12. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
13. Pension contribution to secure your future.
14. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
15. 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
16. GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, as well as experience in a similar environment and mental health setting.