Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

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Job summary

Shepherd House is a 15-bed recovery unit supporting adults of working age to manage and recover from mental health difficulties. Our focus is on promoting independence, integration into the community, and long-term recovery through a structured group programme and tailored one-to-one sessions.

We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist Clinical Support Worker to join our dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

Work under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist, while also being confident to work independently.
Support service users in following their treatment plans using a recovery-focused approach.
Conduct basic functional interventions and monitor, review, and evaluate individual progress.
Plan, organise, and lead engaging group activities both within and outside the unit.
Collaborate with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure cohesive care.
Help service users access community and vocational resources to promote reintegration.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the smooth running of the service with admin and IT skills.

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a compassionate and forward-thinking mental health service. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and promoting recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

At Shepherd House, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team made up of a Band 7 Clinical Specialist OT, Band 6 and Band 5 Occupational Therapists, and a part-time OT Technician.

We work closely with our amazing multi-disciplinary team (MDT), including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and support staff -- all of whom are passionate about recovery-focused care and collaboration.

As a valued member of our team, you'll receive regular supervision, with plenty of opportunities for ongoing learning and development. We actively support continual professional growth, whether through reflective practice, training, or simply sharing knowledge and new ideas within the team.

Creativity is at the heart of what we do. We encourage everyone to contribute ideas for new groups, innovative ways of working, and person-centred approaches that support our service users' goals.

Please contact Natalie Rowlands on 0300 304 0060 if you would like more information.

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-21221

Job locations

Shepherd House

129 Brighton Road

Worthing

BN11 2ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Contribute to occupational therapy assessments e.g. Activity of Daily Living Assessments (ADL) and treatment plans under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

- Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding clients with more complex needs to support them in achieving identified occupational therapy goals, with some supervision.

- To carry out community/home visits as directed by an Occupational Therapist and report on the outcome.

- To contribute to the generic tasks of the team as directed by a registered occupational therapist.

- To actively promote service user driven O.T interventions within a recovery approach.

Essential Criteria

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good IT and general administration abilities.
Creativity and dynamism in developing and delivering group activities.
Ability to build partnerships with community services to support service users recovery.
A clear understanding of mental health recovery principles.
Experience working with individuals with mental health problems is preferred.
Self-motivation and a willingness to learn are essential.
A valid UK driving licence and willingness to use the unit vehicle.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Contribute to occupational therapy assessments e.g. Activity of Daily Living Assessments (ADL) and treatment plans under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

- To carry out community/home visits as directed by an Occupational Therapist and report on the outcome.

- To contribute to the generic tasks of the team as directed by a registered occupational therapist.

- To actively promote service user driven O.T interventions within a recovery approach.

Essential Criteria

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good IT and general administration abilities.
Creativity and dynamism in developing and delivering group activities.
Ability to build partnerships with community services to support service users recovery.
A clear understanding of mental health recovery principles.
Experience working with individuals with mental health problems is preferred.
Self-motivation and a willingness to learn are essential.
A valid UK driving licence and willingness to use the unit vehicle.

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/Experience

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 working as part of a team

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/Experience

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 working as part of a team

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.