Job summary
We have a vacancy for an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Anson Road. The vacancy is a permanent post with working hours Monday to Friday.
Anson Road is a 24 hour, 17 bedded unit for men with mental health problems. The service aims to provide recovery focused support to enable service users to develop, enhance and sustain life skills and coping strategies which will enable the individual to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
The service users' length of stay will depend on progress through the structured rehabilitation programme, however it does average 18 months.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual to work within the Anson Road team. You will work under supervision and direction of the Occupational Therapist. You will work collaboratively to ensure that service users activities/interventions are provided alongside a clinical care plan. This will involve supporting with input into functional assessments and both individual and group recovery focused interventions. You will be supported to deliver sessions such as Life Skills, Coping skills, community integration and bespoke or unit activity and community-based networking.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Occupational Therapists and wider Multidisciplinary Team to deliver a high quality service to patients using a variety of activities and interventions.
The post holder will contribute to the unit and OT service through the planning, implementation and delivery of a programme of group and/or individual activities to facilitate an individual's rehabilitation and recovery goals and in accordance with patient's needs. This is with the oversight and guidance of qualified Occupational Therapist.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for carrying out specific occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to self-care, productivity and leisure as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, with either individuals or groups of service users.
- To assist the Occupational Therapist in planning and co-ordinating a weekly programme of therapeutic activities in liaison with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, which aim to meet the needs of service users and provide meaningful, age and gender appropriate occupation.
- To conduct and participate in a wide range of treatment sessions, tailored to the needs and goals of the patients, following assessment by the Occupational Therapist such as:
- Living skills e.g. meal planning, cooking, budgeting, health education.
- Social skills and community inclusion e.g. discussion groups, communication groups, orientation to the community.
- Creative therapies e.g. art, craft, music.
- Cognitive skills e.g. concentration groups, problem solving, relaxation.
- Recreation/leisure activities, promoting the use of community facilities and unit based facilities, hobbies/interests, gardening,
- Health and fitness activities e.g. fitness activities, indoor and outdoor within the unit and in the community. Exercise group sessions
To report and record relevant information regarding presentation and functional ability of service users verbally, on paper and on electronic records.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for carrying out specific occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to self-care, productivity and leisure as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, with either individuals or groups of service users.
- To assist the Occupational Therapist in planning and co-ordinating a weekly programme of therapeutic activities in liaison with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, which aim to meet the needs of service users and provide meaningful, age and gender appropriate occupation.
- To conduct and participate in a wide range of treatment sessions, tailored to the needs and goals of the patients, following assessment by the Occupational Therapist such as:
- Living skills e.g. meal planning, cooking, budgeting, health education.
- Social skills and community inclusion e.g. discussion groups, communication groups, orientation to the community.
- Creative therapies e.g. art, craft, music.
- Cognitive skills e.g. concentration groups, problem solving, relaxation.
- Recreation/leisure activities, promoting the use of community facilities and unit based facilities, hobbies/interests, gardening,
- Health and fitness activities e.g. fitness activities, indoor and outdoor within the unit and in the community. Exercise group sessions
To report and record relevant information regarding presentation and functional ability of service users verbally, on paper and on electronic records.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Training in relevant practical skills
- GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health needs
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Support patients to engage in therapeutic activities
- Planning, running and evaluating groups
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Relevant practical skills
- Engage and motivate individuals
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of Mental Health Rehabilitation
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Training in relevant practical skills
- GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health needs
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Support patients to engage in therapeutic activities
- Planning, running and evaluating groups
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Relevant practical skills
- Engage and motivate individuals
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of Mental Health Rehabilitation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
