Occupational Therapy Support Worker - Llanelli, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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Llanelli, United Kingdom

15 hours ago

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time Occupational Therapy support worker within the CMHT in South Carmarthenshire.

The service delivers OT assessment and intervention to people with severe and enduring mental health problems in Llanelli and surrounding areas.

You would ideally have experience working with clients with serious and enduring mental illness within a therapeutic / rehabilitation role.

You will be working as part of a small Occupational Therapy team to deliver planned Occupational Therapy interventions to support an individual's recovery, utilising technical skills through activity.

You will be working under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

This will include delivering one to one and at times small group interventions which are evidenced based and aim to promote an individual's independence and psychological well-being.

You may be involved in supporting transitional planned Occupational Therapy interventions from the ward to the community and you will be required to work autonomously within both settings.

Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential within the post.

A willingness to undertake the Occupational Therapy Support Worker Diploma Level 3 is essential.

You will be supported within your role and will receive planned supervision and professional development through Personal Development Plans / Reviews.

To work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people.

Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.

This may include working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; predominantly in people's homes and the community.

Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction & guidance given by the occupational therapist.

This will include undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.

Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organizations to achieve best outcomes.

Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.

The provision of a flexible 7-day service may be expected of this role, based on service need.

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.

Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:
Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:
Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 14/02/23