Occupational Therapy Assistant - Stafford, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Stafford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our new Adult ADHD/ASD service.

You will be working closely with the Occupational Therapist who supports people with ADHD or ASD.

You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time, to individuals within each area.

We are an award-winning Trust and have recently been ranked by HSJ awards as top in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development and Community Trusts as Best Place to work recommended by employees.

When you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential.

Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.

Delivering occupational therapy interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of individuals with a neurodevelopmental condition(s) who experience mental health related difficulties under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

To provide occupational therapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions to enable them to maintain, restore or create a balance between their abilities and the demands of their occupation and environment in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

Working with registered Occupational Therapists, contributing observations to service user assessments and assisting in delivering therapeutic activities designed by others.

To carry a designated caseload which remains the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist, often working without direct supervision in a variety of community settings, including the service users own home.

Engaging service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourage them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being through a client centred approach.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

We are looking for someone who has experience, relevant knowledge and a passion to be working with mental health service users and autistic people, contributing to delivery of a package of care to promote recovery.

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate drive and motivation in providing recovery based Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions.