CAMHS Community Crisis Care Occupational Thearpy Assistant

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our innovative Crisis Care Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. In this vital role, you will support qualified Occupational Therapists in delivering care to young people experiencing acute mental health crises, making a positive impact on their well-being and recovery.This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of young people under our service. You will be part of an ever expanding, forward thinking and compassionate team committed to improving outcomes for young people and their families.You will be a valued member of the team, playing a crucial role in supporting Occupational Therapists and helping young people regain independence and cope with mental health challenges.As part of our CAMHS Crisis Care service, you'll have the chance to gain invaluable experience, build your skills, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches.

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of occupational therapy interventions to young people in crisis, helping them to engage in meaningful activities that promote recovery and mental well-being.

-Assist in carrying out assessments under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists, focusing on the functional and daily living needs of the young person.

- Implement and monitor therapeutic activities in community and home settings, encouraging engagement in self-care, education, and leisure activities.

- Provide practical support to young people and their families during times of acute distress, helping them manage their day-to-day needs during the crisis.

- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, nurses, social workers, and assistant psychologists, ensuring a joined-up approach to care.

- Assist in organising and running therapeutic groups aimed at developing social, emotional, and coping skills for young people in crisis.

- Maintain accurate records and report on the young people's progress, feeding back to the Occupational Therapist to inform care planning.

- Support the discharge and transition process, helping young people to reintegrate into their routines and activities post-crisis.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.