Occupational Therapy Support Worker - LongreachNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join our team. Working closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting people on their mental health recovery journey.

This rewarding role involves delivering skilled occupational therapy interventions on both an individual and group basis, helping patients to develop confidence, independence and meaningful participation in daily life. You will work with people to identify and achieve their recovery goals, supporting them to access activities, community resources and opportunities that enhance wellbeing and social inclusion.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and be passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Main duties of the job

• To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintainingpersonal independence.
• To support the occupational therapists by carrying out specific, timed interventions on a 1:1and group basis.
• To actively participate in the Occupational Therapy process from start to finish with support from Occupational Therapy colleagues and the MDT.
• To liaise closely with third sector agencies and community resources to support patients
• To access meaningful activities, recreational activities, using practical, communication and creative skill

Job description

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About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.