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We have an opening for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in our wonderful Occupational Therapy team. The Occupational Therapy Team is based at our main site in Mirfield, West Yorkshire as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Teachers, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, Enrichment & Social Care colleagues. All our services are unique, being tailored to suit the needs of young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and our teams work hard to ensure that the standards of care and support are consistent and of high quality. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work across children & adult services and complement our professional and supportive team. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will receive support from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and a team of experienced & well-established colleagues. We have a genuine commitment to training and development, and post holders are expected to develop themselves professionally in line with both current and future service needs and requirements. The successful candidate will have access to regular supervision and training and be encouraged to participate in a variety of development opportunities including providing support for students.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting Occupational Therapists across a range of tasks to improve or maintain the independence and safety of children, young people & adults
Delivering therapeutic interventions following an assessment by a therapist
Direct work with the child / young person / adult
Being involved with training for residential and school staff
Updating relevant documentation
Occasional travel to offsite homes in West & South Yorkshire
Requirements:
At least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector
Full driving licence and is a car driver
The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things
Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities
Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries
Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work
What we offer:
Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only)
Discount and reward portal
Full employee assistance program
Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders
Life insurance style benefit
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
A funded DBS (initial DBS only)
Access to nationally recognised qualifications
Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days
Staff recognition awards
Early access to wages through the LevelPay app
Annual leave that rises with your length of service
Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities