Occupational Therapy Assistant
Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Full\-time \| 37\.5 hours per week \| Site based
£26,300
The role holder will require GCSE / O\-Levels (A\-C)/NAT 5’s (1\-3\) / Standard Grades or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience.
Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We can support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.
Due to location, access to a car is required. Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Bronwyn Shields (Lead Occupational Therapist) on 01292 886666### What you'll be doing
In this role, you will support the Occupational Therapist in planning, delivering, and evaluating therapy and care plans that promote patients' mental, emotional, physical, and social well\-being. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help identify patients' occupational needs and support them in achieving their recovery goals. You will encourage and motivate patients to participate in self\-care, productive, and recreational activities, helping them to develop independence, build confidence, and engage in meaningful occupations that enhance their overall quality of life.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.### What you'll bring to the role
Essential* GCSE / O\-Levels (A\-C)/NAT 5’s (1\-3\) / Standard Grades or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience
Desirable* Knowledge on or experience working in Occupational Therapy
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
- 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
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
*We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer* *here**.*
*For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement* *here**.*
*All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.*
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