Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job summary

Community Secondary Mental Health Services across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin have identified an increasing need for tailored mental health support for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with Autism and ADHD.

We are launching a 12-month pilot project aimed at developing and delivering a series ofonline psychoeducational workshopsdesigned to meet the unique needs of this population.

As part of this role, you will:

• Facilitate engaging and informative online workshops for neurodivergent adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
• Attend networking and planning meetings using a hybrid approach (a mix of remote and face-to-face working).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the pilot programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative that aims to improve access to meaningful mental health support for neurodivergent individuals.

Main duties of the job

• Carries own case load which remains the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.
• Carries out initial assessments as part of overall occupational assessment (e.g. observations, questionnaires, physiological measurements etc.) with input from the service user, carer, other healthcare professionals as appropriate and feeds back findings to the registered Occupational Therapist.
• Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings including the service user's own home.
• Develops and implements session plans for own service users, individually or in groups, within a treatment programme prescribed by a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Monitors service user progress making adjustments to activities (within established parameters) and feeding back to the registered therapist in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Uses technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourages service users/carers to support them in achieving their identified goals.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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