NHS Opportunity: Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Occupational therapy support worker Current Vacancies

2006-11-27:

Occupational therapy support workers assist qualified therapists in helping clients, with a range of problems, to manage their daily activities.

Clients may have mental, physical or social difficulties resulting from birth, illness, an accident or the ageing process. Support workers help clients to think positively, work towards agreed targets, observe their progress, record developments, and provide regular reports for the supervising occupational therapist.

enabling elderly people to live independently or to remain as active as possible - supporting patients with mental health problems, encouraging them to establish a daily routine and take part in activities outside the home - assisting children with physical disabilities, helping them to enjoy normal activities.

Occupational therapy support workers usually work 37.5 hours a week.
There are part-time and job share opportunities.

They can work in hospitals, day centres and residential homes, or visit patients in their own home.

Most occupational therapy support workers are employed by the NHS or social services, although there are some jobs in the private health sector and with voluntary organisations.

Training involves completing a part-time degree and requires you to have the backing of your employer - the BAOT hold information on relevant course providers; check Further Information for contact details. (Permalink)