Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a committed band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join the inpatient Occupational Therapies Team at Langley Green Hospital, Crawley, West Sussex. You will be based on one of the four wards caring for acute adult, older adult or PICU service users.

The role includes facilitation of group and 1:1 therapeutic intervention to patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties, using psycho-social, occupational and sensory-based approaches to promote patients' recovery and wellbeing.

You will have strong communication and people skills, and a non-judgemental, person-centred, recovery approach. A compassionate, caring attitude and desire to make a difference is essential. Skills and experience in running groups and working within a mental health setting is desirable.General computer and administration skills are also required.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from the ward occupational therapist, with additional learning and networking opportunities to support your skills knowledge and development.

Main duties of the job

To work in collaboration with the ward multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, activity coordinators, nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologists, and the discharge team and community practitioners to support patients in their recovery.

Under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate andparticipate in Patient assessment, group work, and individual activities to support the delivery of clinical interventions, using a range of technical and creative skills to engage patients in occupational activities.

To monitor patients progress, taking account of their environment and adjust clinical interventions accordingly under supervision from anOccupational Therapist.

About us

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you highly rewarding work with an enthusiastic, supportive occupational therapy team that strives to ensure the best care for our service users, with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and service developments. You will be provided with regular clinical supervision as well as learning and personal development opportunities. The organisation offers regular CPD events and networks, has excellent training opportunities and a strong Allied Health Professionals structure.

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AN-20922

Job locations

Langley Green Hospital

Martyrs Avenue

Crawley

RH11 7EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to occupational therapy functional assessments and identified treatment plans under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

Examples include:

- Regaining / maintaining / developing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills which can decrease during a hospital admission, eg: planning meaningful routines, self-care activities, cooking skills.

- Facilitating Patients to re-engage / maintain interests and activities in relation to their recovery and wellbeing.

- Facilitating engagement in identified purposeful roles.

- Facilitating Patients to achieve the occupational goals they have identified.

- Facilitating Patients integration into the community.

To carry out community/home visits as directed by an OccupationalTherapist.
Contribute to the provision of psychoeducation and evidence-based occupational therapeutic group programme.
Provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist and MDT to support evaluation of progress
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the smooth running of the service with admin. and IT skills.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to occupational therapy functional assessments and identified treatment plans under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

Examples include:

- Regaining / maintaining / developing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills which can decrease during a hospital admission, eg: planning meaningful routines, self-care activities, cooking skills.

- Facilitating Patients to re-engage / maintain interests and activities in relation to their recovery and wellbeing.

- Facilitating engagement in identified purposeful roles.

- Facilitating Patients to achieve the occupational goals they have identified.

- Facilitating Patients integration into the community.

To carry out community/home visits as directed by an OccupationalTherapist.
Contribute to the provision of psychoeducation and evidence-based occupational therapeutic group programme.
Provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist and MDT to support evaluation of progress
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the smooth running of the service with admin. and IT skills.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with acute mental health difficulties
Experience of facilitating groups or activities
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of being supervised

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with acute mental health difficulties
Experience of facilitating groups or activities
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of being supervised

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.