Support Worker - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

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Rotherham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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JOB SUMMARY

To assess occupational and vocational needs and provide occupational therapy interventions on an individual and / or group basis to service users with complex mental health needs
To supervise junior staff/support staff/ OT assistants to deliver community interventions enabling service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual rehabilitation and recovery goals.
To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that ongoing occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe effective transition process.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties

To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting service users to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation
To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for prepost therapy outcome measures and patientcentred goal planning)
Carry a clinical caseload of service user's requiring specialist OT, planning and prioritising own work, with opportunity to have regular patient input from the OT assistants.
Delegate clinical duties to other OTs and/or OT assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence.
Providing support and supervision for OTAs and initiating and reviewing OTA delivered patient goal plans.
Provide training and supporting participation in CPD for OTAs in theory and practical based therapy aspects of their work or for the task as required.
Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify occupational performance and participation issues in partnership with the service user, carer and colleagues.
Select and use appropriate assessment techniques in hospital, service user's home and/or in the community.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation.

Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role