Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join the Occupational Therapy service in ABUHB.

The post holder will work under the direction of a team of qualified, Occupational Therapists on Ty Cyfannol Adult inpatient ward, with outreach into the community.

The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday, with a variety of 7.5 hour shifts between 8am-8pm.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing OT interventions on the Adult inpatient unit; Ty Cyfannol. This ward supports adults with acute mental health needs and aims to offer the highest quality service to the patient group in a safe and supportive environment. Occupational Therapists work with people to establish the impact of their mental health problems on their day to day functioning in all areas of their lives, identifying what the person wants and needs to do, to have a meaningful day. The OT team will then devise interventions (one to one and group interventions, which includes facilitation of the 'Recovery Through Activity' programme) with the person to further assess, improve or maintain their functional ability. Interventions offered aim to maximise opportunities to engage in meaningful occupations and to address individual goals. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across wide ranging third sector services and agencies to support a programme of recovery and social inclusion. The OT service is committed to delivering a high quality service and requires that all OT support workers participate in the Agored training programme which offers excellent opportunity for development. The successful applicant will: - have excellent communications skills, have the ability to think creatively and flexibly, and will be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion and the values of person-centred care.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future