Job summary
37.5 hours per week, averaged over 4 weeks. Day shifts, includes some
weekends
The Community
Rehabilitation Service supports individuals in their recovery from mental
ill-health. The role of the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant is to work across
the rehabilitation pathway, supporting in the occupational assessment of the
health, social and wellbeing needs of the individuals using the service, as
well as the delivery of appropriate interventions accordingly. The successful
candidate will be able to work both autonomously as well as part of a
multi - disciplinary team (MDT), attending reviews, MDT meetings and other meetings
whether clinical or not.
The
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant role will work under the supervision of the
Occupational Therapist/Clinical Lead, and is paramount in the safe, consistent
and effective del
Main duties of the job
As a Rehabilitation Therapy
Assistant, you'll play a key part in helping individuals on their journey of recovery
from mental ill-health. This role is both varied and rewarding, offering the
chance to work directly with people across different stages of their
rehabilitation in both community and inpatient settings.
You'll carry out therapeutic interventions
under the guidance and supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Clinical
Lead and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary team discussions and
plans of care.
This is a hands-on role where
no two days are the same. One day you might be running a small group session
focusing on developing daily living skills or confidence-building activities.
Another day, you could be working one-on-one with someone who needs help
establishing a routine, building mobility, or accessing community resources.
You'll support people in ways that reflect their own goals and supporting them
with everyday activities.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
occupational therapy assessment based on rehabilitation need.
Plan and
ensure provision of appropriate treatment to promote physical wellbeing and
support mental health recovery.
Liaise with
colleagues, external organisations and stakeholders in order to co-ordinate
appropriate intervention, care and support.
Work within
scope of own training, experience, practice and applicable legal frameworks.
Demonstrate
and embed Navigo Code of Conduct through attitude, behaviour, leadership and
practice.
Take
responsibility for time management whilst balancing sometimes competing
priorities.
Deliver
group and 1:1 interventions.
Work
autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Attend
clinical and non-clinical meetings.
Ensure high
standards of administration and record keeping.
Working out in the community as well as inpatient units.
See attached full Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
occupational therapy assessment based on rehabilitation need.
Plan and
ensure provision of appropriate treatment to promote physical wellbeing and
support mental health recovery.
Liaise with
colleagues, external organisations and stakeholders in order to co-ordinate
appropriate intervention, care and support.
Work within
scope of own training, experience, practice and applicable legal frameworks.
Demonstrate
and embed Navigo Code of Conduct through attitude, behaviour, leadership and
practice.
Take
responsibility for time management whilst balancing sometimes competing
priorities.
Deliver
group and 1:1 interventions.
Work
autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Attend
clinical and non-clinical meetings.
Ensure high
standards of administration and record keeping.
Working out in the community as well as inpatient units.
See attached full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to take direction and instruction.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Demonstrate evidence of team working.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Self-reliant and enthusiastic.
- Awareness of personal boundaries.
- Resourceful and imaginative.
- Adaptable and affable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of Individuals.
- Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality issues and able to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- First Aid training.
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or a willingness to undertake this or an equivalent level of experience.
- Care Certificate.
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- Specific competence required (driver).
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems.
- A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act.
- Understanding of occupation and physio therapy interventions.
- Understanding of therapy plans.
Experience
Essential
- Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment.
- An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development.
Desirable
- A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject.
- Mental health First Aid training.
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
- Understanding of occupational and physio therapy interventions.
- Understanding of therapy plans.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to take direction and instruction.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Demonstrate evidence of team working.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Self-reliant and enthusiastic.
- Awareness of personal boundaries.
- Resourceful and imaginative.
- Adaptable and affable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of Individuals.
- Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality issues and able to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- First Aid training.
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or a willingness to undertake this or an equivalent level of experience.
- Care Certificate.
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- Specific competence required (driver).
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems.
- A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act.
- Understanding of occupation and physio therapy interventions.
- Understanding of therapy plans.
Experience
Essential
- Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment.
- An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development.
Desirable
- A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject.
- Mental health First Aid training.
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
- Understanding of occupational and physio therapy interventions.
- Understanding of therapy plans.
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.
