Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Technician

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Job summary

Shepherd House is a 15 bedded recovery unit, supporting working age people to manage their mental health problems. We run a group programme, offer one to one session's, with our predominate aim being to encourage integration into the community and promote independence.

As an OT technician you will be guided by the Occupational Therapist in your work, but expected to be able to work autonomously.

You will be expected to use a recovery approach in assisting service users to follow their treatment plan and work towards their chosen goals.

It is important that you have good communication skills both verbal and written skills for liaison with service users, their families, colleagues and other agencies. General computer and administration skills are also required to support the running of the service. Ability to network with other community services is essential especially in assisting Service user's smooth integration into the community, such as accessing vocational resources.

Experience in working with people with mental health problems is preferred for this post. However, most importantly the successful candidate should be self motivated, keen to learn and have a clear understanding of how to support peoples recovery.

The post is for 3 days a week (working two Sundays a month).

Must have the ability to travel across sites

Main duties of the job

Running a variety of groups such as cooking, gardening, out and about groups.
1:1 interventions such as cooking sessions.
Supporting service users to work on their individual goals.
Supporting service users with administration, such as applying for bus passes/benefits.
Supporting services users with community activities.

About us

Wide range of training opportunities

Access to staff wellbeing services

Regular supervision

Formulation meetings

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

Date posted

09 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-20791

Job locations

Shepherd House

129 Brighton Rd

Worthing

BN112ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description

Main responsibilities as set out above

Running a variety of groups such as cooking, gardening, out and about groups.
1:1 interventions such as cooking sessions.
Supporting service users to work on their individual goals.
Supporting service users with administration, such as applying for bus passes/benefits.
Supporting services users with community activities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description

Main responsibilities as set out above

Running a variety of groups such as cooking, gardening, out and about groups.
1:1 interventions such as cooking sessions.
Supporting service users to work on their individual goals.
Supporting service users with administration, such as applying for bus passes/benefits.
Supporting services users with community activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
Experience of being supervised

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
Experience of being supervised

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.