Job Description

Description

Althea Park House is looking for a Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. The role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week.



Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire providing care and treatment for young people and adults with an eating disorder

What you'll be doing

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) post sits within our Therapies Team; Line managed by the Therapies Team Lead, with clinical supervision and support from our Occupational Therapist. The OTA role is primarily concerned with supporting our residents meet their occupational needs with a focus on their educational, vocational and independent life skills needs. This work involves working one-to-one with our residents, co-facilitating group work and liaising closely with the care team and the educational providers for each resident. This includes effectively assessing, monitoring and reviewing the treatment in relation to occupational therapy interventions and engagement under the guidance and support of the Occupational Therapist, and adhering to specific OT intervention/care plans.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.



The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate genuine commitment and enthusiasm for working with this client group. The post holder also needs excellent organisational capability, flexibility and a strong 'can do' attitude. Work experience within a mental health environment/professional caring situation would be helpful. Informal visits to our homes are encouraged.



For more information on the role please contact: Lornabath@priorygroup.com

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'