Description
Priory Hospital Llanarth Court is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will work closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions that support patients in developing independence, building confidence and improving their everyday living skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic and recreational activities across the wards, hospital grounds and community.
- Helping patients develop essential daily living skills, including cooking, laundry and cleaning, as well as more complex life skills and routines.
- Monitoring and evaluating patient progress, maintaining accurate clinical notes and documentation of interventions.
- Supporting the reduction of restrictive interventions and assisting in managing incidents of violence and aggression when required, promoting a safe and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have GCSEs or O-Levels (grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience. Prior experience working in a health and social care setting is beneficial.
Benefits of working with Priorygroup include:
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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