Job summary We are looking for a therapy support worker to join our Occupational therapy team in Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD). We are an integrated children's community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals with some relevant experience to join us. The post holder will be based within the South locality in the John Parkes Unit, and be part of the Torbay and South OT Team. We are a community service and as well as working from our clinic base, we work in schools, nurseries, and families homes across the South Devon area. You will work alongside the Occupational therapists to assess, implement and evaluate OT interventions to create the best outcomes for children. The role will also include supporting the team to run parent or child groups, clinics and manage specialist equipment reviews. Main duties of the job To follow up assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of delegated caseload and escalating changes to the registered therapist for children and young people with physical and sensory, communication and interaction and cognition and learning needs in a variety of settings To undertake clinical interventions utilising a variety of modes, including planning and leading group and individual therapy. To participate in ordering and issue of appropriate equipment as part of packages of prescribed care after achieving appropriate competencies Using strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidenced-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures To support in the supervision of Trainees To promote and support participation of service users across the service Produce materials and make equipment as required Assist in the delivery of training About us CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our service users and communities. Our children and young people say "We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure". Why work with us Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-6695832-HS Job locations John Parkes Unit 187 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7BA Job description Job responsibilities To be a good communicator in order to work with children/young people and families who have a range of communication difficulties, using appropriate communication methods To have responsibility for reporting back on progress to the supervising therapist To collect case related information and data from clients, carers, referrers and other relevant sources and report this to the registered therapist To provide and receive routine information where there are barriers to understanding face to face, over the telephone and electronically maintaining confidentiality at all times To provide non-clinical information and advice directly to parents / carers and others Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by communicating well with all members of the team, understanding the role in the service and how to help the team service achieves its objectives Reflect on their own practice regularly To assess responses to treatment programmes and decide appropriate action e.g. discuss with the registered practitioner To be responsible for keeping contemporary and accurate session notes, ensuring recording of treatment aims and outcomes To frequently arrange meetings and inform patients of appointments and cancellations at the request of the registered therapist To use personal initiative to manage and prioritise own workload To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve as appropriate To monitor stock levels, escalating through the appropriate channels as required Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements To implement specialised treatment programmes as prescribed by the registered therapist To provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures and extent of agreed competencies To use routine outcome measures and a goal-based approach, collaboratively with children/young people and their families, in ways that inform treatment and clinical care To escalate concerns and clinical outcomes of care to registered therapists To adapt practice to meet individual patient/client circumstances Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our service and scope of extended competencies To access clinical supervision in line with the organisations policy To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and mentors and identify own strengths and development needs To identify and manage risks through incident reporting when appropriate Job description Job responsibilities To be a good communicator in order to work with children/young people and families who have a range of communication difficulties, using appropriate communication methods To have responsibility for reporting back on progress to the supervising therapist To collect case related information and data from clients, carers, referrers and other relevant sources and report this to the registered therapist To provide and receive routine information where there are barriers to understanding face to face, over the telephone and electronically maintaining confidentiality at all times To provide non-clinical information and advice directly to parents / carers and others Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by communicating well with all members of the team, understanding the role in the service and how to help the team service achieves its objectives Reflect on their own practice regularly To assess responses to treatment programmes and decide appropriate action e.g. discuss with the registered practitioner To be responsible for keeping contemporary and accurate session notes, ensuring recording of treatment aims and outcomes To frequently arrange meetings and inform patients of appointments and cancellations at the request of the registered therapist To use personal initiative to manage and prioritise own workload To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve as appropriate To monitor stock levels, escalating through the appropriate channels as required Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements To implement specialised treatment programmes as prescribed by the registered therapist To provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures and extent of agreed competencies To use routine outcome measures and a goal-based approach, collaboratively with children/young people and their families, in ways that inform treatment and clinical care To escalate concerns and clinical outcomes of care to registered therapists To adapt practice to meet individual patient/client circumstances Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our service and scope of extended competencies To access clinical supervision in line with the organisations policy To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and mentors and identify own strengths and development needs To identify and manage risks through incident reporting when appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential oTraining to NVQ level 3 or equivalent oAdditional CPD courses relevant to role equivalent to Diploma level oFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Knowledge and experience Essential oWorking knowledge of typical child development oUnderstanding of SEN/D process oAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care oKnowledge of up to date clinical practice oWorking with children with special and complex needs oExperience delivering therapeutic programmes oExperience in working as a healthcare worker Desirable oExperience of community working Specific skills Essential oWell-developed communication and interaction skills oAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notes oAbility to maintain sensitivity at all times to clients, carers and families oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oA proficient communicator in order to work with clients who have a range of communication difficulties-helping them oEvidence of good analytical and reflection skills oAbility to organise and prioritise workload Person Specification Qualifications Essential oTraining to NVQ level 3 or equivalent oAdditional CPD courses relevant to role equivalent to Diploma level oFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Knowledge and experience Essential oWorking knowledge of typical child development oUnderstanding of SEN/D process oAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care oKnowledge of up to date clinical practice oWorking with children with special and complex needs oExperience delivering therapeutic programmes oExperience in working as a healthcare worker Desirable oExperience of community working Specific skills Essential oWell-developed communication and interaction skills oAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notes oAbility to maintain sensitivity at all times to clients, carers and families oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oA proficient communicator in order to work with clients who have a range of communication difficulties-helping them oEvidence of good analytical and reflection skills oAbility to organise and prioritise workload 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. Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address John Parkes Unit 187 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7BA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)