Occupational Therapy Support Worker/Technician

Job summary

Adult Autism Intensive Support Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a new service being established in Cornwall. This service will provide intensive/crisis support to people with autism who are at risk of a mental health admission/ or community placement breakdown.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to work this new autism intensive support team.

This is a county wide service commissioned to work with a maximum caseload of 20 people. The service will provide direct assessment and intervention, care co-ordination and consultation clinics.

The team will be based in the City of Truro which is central within the County of Cornwall . Cornwall has many breathtakingly beautiful beaches and has one of the most stunning coastlines in the UK . It also haslayers of artistic, educational and culture opportunities.

The MDT will consist of consultant psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, support worker and administrative staff.

Our aim is to have a whole team approach. We will work to support the whole person and their family and care providers. We will work across many sectors/systems.

We are looking to recruit into the support worker role. Is this you? If so please apply, we will be pleased to meet you. Please feel free to have an informal discussion with:

Beth Montague - Team Manager:

Mobile: 07554 116087/OFFICE : 01872 221206

Please note the post holder must have a valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work, under the guidance of clinical staff, as a member of the multi-disciplinary Autism Intensive Support Team participating in the assessment, care planning and intervention processes to support adults with autism who are experiencing significant distress.

The post holder will actively participate in the smooth running of the service by working closely with his/her team colleagues, other CFT services, Adult social care colleagues and users of services.

The post holder will act as a role model.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.