Job summary A chance to come and join this wonderful team of Occupational Therapists If you have previously worked as an OT Assistant Band 3 and have experience of working with young people either in the voluntary, public or private sector Then come and be part of a team who is now able to change the face of OT in the community in Newham. Main duties of the job The role will include: Supporting the Occupational Therapists during assessment and intervention of young people with mental Health difficulties Running activity groups on Acute and Day Service Providing support to the young people in education within the Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health Supporting the Occupational Therapists with any administrative tasks Supporting the team when running training sessions either in person or on virtual platforms Supporting the team in updating resources for our website Supporting the team in the processes of ordering equipment About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. In return we can offer you: A warm and welcoming team of Occupational Therapy Colleagues 1:1 monthly supervision with your allocated supervisor Monthly Team Meetings Away Days to focus on our achievements and looking ahead Opportunities for multi-disciplinary working An amazing working environment, with colleagues who bring experiences from all over the world. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Outer London Weighting Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 363-SS7125416 Job locations The Coborn centre for Adolescent Mental health Glen Road, Cherry Tree Way Plaistow E13 8SP Job description Job responsibilities 1. The post holder will work both with the occupational therapists, and, after instruction and training, independently, to assist families in carrying out OT programmes as planned by the qualified OTs. 2. The post holder will also assist in the smooth running of the service by ensuring adequate stock of specialist supplies and assessments, the ordering and recording stock and non-stock items, keeping the department tidy, maintaining the cleanliness equipment used, and inputting data onto systems as required. 3. The post holder will support all members of the team with administration duties, making resources to support programmes for young people and ensuring the links on website and resources are checked and updated on a yearly basis. 4. Assisting with specific Clinical duties, setting up standardised assessment kits in rooms for therapists, assisting therapists if required during the assessment process. 5. After induction and training, the post holder will be expected to use creative skills independently to meet the needs of our young people Job description Job responsibilities 1. The post holder will work both with the occupational therapists, and, after instruction and training, independently, to assist families in carrying out OT programmes as planned by the qualified OTs. 2. The post holder will also assist in the smooth running of the service by ensuring adequate stock of specialist supplies and assessments, the ordering and recording stock and non-stock items, keeping the department tidy, maintaining the cleanliness equipment used, and inputting data onto systems as required. 3. The post holder will support all members of the team with administration duties, making resources to support programmes for young people and ensuring the links on website and resources are checked and updated on a yearly basis. 4. Assisting with specific Clinical duties, setting up standardised assessment kits in rooms for therapists, assisting therapists if required during the assessment process. 5. After induction and training, the post holder will be expected to use creative skills independently to meet the needs of our young people Person Specification Experience Essential Previous Experience of working with children and young people Degree level of study or similar level Desirable Experience of working with parents Working as part of a team Knowledge Essential Previous Experience of working with children and young people Evidence of knowledge of child development Desirable Experience of working with parents Working as part of a team Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Fluent in both oral and written English GCSE level or equivalent in English Good numerical skills Person Specification Experience Essential Previous Experience of working with children and young people Degree level of study or similar level Desirable Experience of working with parents Working as part of a team Knowledge Essential Previous Experience of working with children and young people Evidence of knowledge of child development Desirable Experience of working with parents Working as part of a team Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Fluent in both oral and written English GCSE level or equivalent in English Good numerical skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address The Coborn centre for Adolescent Mental health Glen Road, Cherry Tree Way Plaistow E13 8SP Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)