Occupational Therapy Support Worker - Forensic Unit

Job summary

The post holder will work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists carrying out areas of the Occupational Therapy intervention plan delegated to them.

The post holder will carry out and observe outcomes for individual and group interventions which support the ongoing assessment and treatment of service user/patients around their Occupational functioning in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure. The post holder will work with service users/ patients in community, outpatient or inpatient settings.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job

To prepare organise and carryout interventions delegated from an Occupational Therapist to support the assessment and treatment goals identified by the Occupational Therapist

The post holder will carry out a prescribed range of therapeutic interventions with service user/patients to promote their independence in the occupational functioning areas of self care, productivity and leisure.

The post holder will carry out education and practice sessions which support the service user/patient to develop or maintain their occupational performance skills to self manage their needs i.e. mental health and emotional wellbeing, cognitive, social, communication and physical skills as identified by the Occupational Therapist.

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents, or click "Apply now" to view them in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.