Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (12 hours) Occupational Therapy Support Worker to work within the perinatal mental health service based at the Park Road Wellbeing Centre in Pontypool. The service is a specialist community team that covers the whole of the Gwent locality. This multi-disciplinary team provides care and treatment to women who are pregnant or postnatal and are at risk of, or are affected by mental illness. The team offer evidence based treatments in a way that is best suited to the woman, her baby and family. The post is community based and the successful applicant will see individuals within their own home. The ability to travel between sites is essential for this post.

This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes including discussing any training requirements.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions under the guidance and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Occupational Therapists help individuals understand how their mental health impacts their ability to engage in everyday meaningful activities (Occupations).

The OT Support Worker will deliver person-centred and recovery-focused interventions, including:

• Supporting individuals to explore the impact of their mental health on daily life and wellbeing
• Facilitating both one-to-one and group activities, including the Discovery Through Activity programme
• Helping individuals practise and develop skills to improve or maintain their independence and quality of life
• Assisting with community-based interventions that promote social inclusion and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to support holistic care planning and goal-setting

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys working creatively with individuals and families, and is committed to supporting recovery during a uniquely important stage of life.

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board OT service is committed to delivering a high quality service and therefore requires that all OT support workers participate in the Agored training programme.

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

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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.