Job Description

Job Purpose:

The post holder will provide a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to

both individuals and groups under supervision. The post holder will be responsible for

leading the activities daily in co-ordination with the occupational therapist and

nursing/support staff. The post-holder will work collaboratively with individuals to

promote their recovery & enhance social inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities;

Clinical

1. To work as a team member in the delivery and subsequent evaluation of clinical

interventions using activities to help clients achieve/develop/maintain daily living

skills. This will involve both individual work and facilitating groups.

2. Assist in the implementation of joint care plans (MDT) for patients focusing on their

physical, social and mental health needs.

3. Support patients to engage in occupational, diversionary and recreational activities

as individuals and in group settings. This will involve exhibiting skills in certain

occupational activities and the use of associated equipment when required including

preparation for groups and organising of equipment for these activities.

Recording in Patient MDT records all interventions undertaken as well as

observations and responses.

5. Escort patients to various therapeutic/treatment programmes as determined by

their care plan and the nurse-in-charge/MDT, within hospital or community.

6. Develop knowledge and understanding of local resources to support patients to

engage in educational, occupational and recreational activities in the community.

7. To support and assist the patients with managing their daily living skills in a manner

which supports personal recovery and recognises that levels of assistance may vary

on a day to day basis.

8. To partake in planning and implementation of community outings with patients,

with a view to safe and socially inclusive community access, considering issues of

risk and escorting status.

9. Post holder to participate in regular audits to evaluate patients' participation and

effectiveness of any group programme on the unit.

10. Recognise and respect patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and

emotions as everyone else. Promote the dignity and self-esteem of patients at all

times.

11. Maintain appropriate boundaries in all interactions with patients and carers

12. To contribute to risk assessment and manage it effectively in all settings in

compliance with Arcadia policies and procedures.

13. To perform to a high standard of care, ensuring the services provided are culturally

sensitive, relevant and accessible to the needs of all patients.

14. Ensure patients make informed decisions whenever possible, based on honest dialogue with them (and carers), respecting their choices.

open and

15. Co-operate with, contribute to and perform all aspects of daily tasks in agreement

with occupational therapist/nurse in charge.

16. To undertake delegated tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of

the service such as checking equipment and organising resources including

management of any finances required under supervision of Occupational Therapist

17. To exercise good personal time management and reliable attendance.

18. To report any maintenance requirements, informing senior ward staff/OT of any

difficulties.

Use initiative with colleagues in thinking of new ways of optimising and improving

services, identifying resources required.

Professional Development

1. Participate in regular meaningful supervision to support their practice.

2. To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives as identified jointly with

supervisor.

3. Assist in developing and delivering training to other staff groups under the

supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

4. To engage in any training required for Continuing Professional Development as

discussed with the Occupational Therapist.

Communication

1. To respect confidentiality and sensitivity of patient information and follow relevant

guidelines in disclosing information

2. To communicate with others in an appropriate and professional manner.

3. To maintain accurate, up-to-date and appropriate clinical records and statistical

information as required in activity registers and MDT notes.

4. To gain consent and build a collaborative relationship with patients that will

promote engagement in the therapeutic process.

5. Actively encourage patients to access their activity/recovery plan.

6. Demonstrate respect for other members of the team.

Service Development and Delivery

1. Understand and carry out responsibilities by adherence to the guidelines laid down

in Health and Safety Act (1974) and Trust Health and Safety policy manual.

2. To ensure that all areas are well maintained and comply with Health and Safety

guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

3. Report to senior staff on all matters relating to Health and Safety Issues

General

The post holder will have access to a wide range of confidential information relating to

patients, staff and the company which must not be divulged to any unauthorised person

in any circumstances. The role will work flexibly within the team split between the

duties of senior support worker and assistant psychologist to meet service needs. The

split of duties will be reviewed regularly to ensure balance is maintained.

This role description may be subject to amendment to take account of changing

circumstances, but such amendments will only be made following consultation

between the post-holder and the occupational therapist in consultation with the

hospital director.

The post-holder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025