Occupational Therapy Assistant - Surrey Prisons
The closing date is 06 October 2025
Job summary
The OT Assistant will have a dynamic job, supporting the implementation of intervention for individuals with complex needs accessing the mental health team. Specifically, this post will be working with individuals who require support and intervention via our Neurodiverse pathway of care.
Under supervision the postholder will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care on an individual and group basis and hold an individual case.
An essential part of this role will be working alongside partnership agencies, HMPPS colleagues and other organisations that provide care, enrichment and support of the individuals that we work with. This will include close working with the HMPPS Neurodiverse Manger initiative being rolled out across the prison estate.
The role will include working closely within the multi-disciplined mental health teams across Surrey. This will involve being response to the needs of fluctuating mental health needs of prisoners and remaining mindful of the unique challenges faced by women within a custodial setting.
Main duties of the job
1.1 Deliver appropriate individual interventions in response to the needs of service users accessing mental health and Neurodiverse support, to support their occupational requirements
1.2 To hold an independent caseload of service users
1.3 Co facilitate treatment groups
1.4 To implement and maintain high standards of care for all service users.
1.5 To facilitate inclusion into prison activities and opportunities.
1.6 To assess risk and manage it effectively ensuring maximum risk tolerance that facilitates the individual's recovery, in line with risk policy and local guidelines
1.7 To work in partnership with other staff and agencies
1.8 Be aware of and sensitive to Safegaurding needs, understanding possible indicators and effective response.
1.9 To offer regular monitoring of mental state
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
- Monthly supervision
- Annual personal development plans/appraisals
- Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
- Preceptorship Programme
- Support & guidance with Revalidation
- Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London:
- Health & wellbeing services
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Relocation package *subject to meeting criteria*
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-1862
Job locations
HMP Send / HMPYOI Bronzefield
Surrey
GU23 7LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Send / HMPYOI Bronzefield
Surrey
GU23 7LJ
Employer's website
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