Job Description

Location:

St Raphael Ward, St Leonards On Sea

Role:

Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker



Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in mental health care and kickstart your career? Do you aspire to help individuals live their lives to the fullest within their communities? Join our award-winning Home First team at St Raphael ward as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker. This role is crucial in implementing our Home First intervention, a step down transitional discharge model, focusing on later life care.



About the Role



Under the supervision and guidance of the Home First Occupational Therapist, you will be integral to our innovative, therapy-led scheme. Your work will focus on:

Preventing Loss of Skills and Confidence:

Helping patients return safely to their homes as soon as possible.

Supporting Transitions:

Assisting patients and their families/carers during the transition from hospital to home.

Promoting Recovery:

Encouraging continued recovery within the community.



Key Responsibilities

Patient-Focused Care:

Provide individualized support and interventions to enable patients to leave the hospital and maintain their well-being at home.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the Home First OT, ward team, community teams, and third sector partners.

Caseload Data and Evaluation:

Track the Home First caseload and support the collection and use of outcome measures and evaluation data.

Support and Development:

Engage in professional supervision and a range of training and CPD opportunities, including pathways for AHP and mental health careers.



Why Join Us?

Career Development:

Be a part of developing and evaluating this new role, with excellent support and supervision.

Professional Growth:

Benefit from comprehensive supervision to enhance your skills as a clinician.

Team Environment:

Collaborate with a supportive team, including OT, support workers, medical staff, nursing colleagues, psychologists, and community practitioners.

Training and CPD:

Access a robust AHP-specific training program and various CPD opportunities.



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.



Requirements

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication skills, effective time and caseload management, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in mental health is advantageous, but we prioritize passion for making a difference and improving lives.

Driving:

Ideally, you should be a car driver, as the role involves home visits across East Sussex as part of the Home First outreach work.



For more details see the job description



Join us at St Raphael Home First and lead the way in helping people regain their independence and live fulfilling lives in their communities. Apply today to become a vital part of our Home First team!



Previous applicants need not apply