Support Assistant to Occupational Therapy Service

NHS
Part Time
Wirral
24169.00 a year
Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Occupational therapy assistant to work alongside the established Occupational therapy team in Springview, Clatterbridge hospital.

Springview is an 80 bedded Mental Health assessment unit for adults and elderly patients.

We would like the successful applicant to be able to work as part of the OT Team in the offices/department and with other staff across the unit.

This position is to help, assist and support the OT team in their role. The job will be best suited to someone who is extremely well-organized, efficient, practical, logical, competent and a car owner/driver.

The role will involve, organising of equipment/activities, regularly shopping for food items, cleaning of the department/kitchens, ordering supplies, sorting petty cash and producing posters. A good understanding of computer programmes would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

Why join us?

Be part of a friendly, supportive, and well-established MDT.
Receive guidance and direction from experienced Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors.
Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:
- Supervision
- Annual appraisals
- Training opportunities
Free access to a fully equipped gym

Hours: Permanent(flexible) 22 hours a week across 5 days (Monday - Friday).

We're looking for:We welcome applications from people who are:

Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.
Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of /or working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
Ability to work as part of a team
Skills in housekeeping and organisation

Desirable

Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post such as creative activities and domestic skills
Some understanding of issues affecting people with mental health problems

Experience

Essential

Basic computer skills

Desirable

Experience working in mental health or learning disabilities, care work, or working with vulnerable people.
Experience of supporting others to take part in activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.