To work alongside the Occupational Therapist during the initial assessment period and support the induction process of the new admissions, this will include carrying out initial contact/ assessments/ Single Obs MOHOST. To liaise with the Occupational Therapist regarding the functional ability of individual patients and implementation of treatment programmes considering both physical and mental health conditions. To follow the referral process for patients attending sessions ensuring that appropriate security and risk procedures are adhered to. To ensure that a range of activities is available so that individual treatment programmes can be implemented. To work directly with carers and family members, within the bounds of patient confidentiality: gathering information, providing educational advice and support, facilitating planning and communication To ensure that treatment programmes and activities are carried out to a competent standard. To support the OTs in maintaining the timetable of activities and to ensure that changes are communicated to patients and MDT appropriately. To facilitate group and individual activity sessions on and off wards, in accordance with directorate policies. To make links with outside community resources to aid the reintegration of patients back into the community. To utilise specific skills within patient group sessions such as art, craft, cooking, smoking cessation and fitness as part of the patients individual treatment programme