Clinical Therapy Support Worker, Older Person Mental Health Team

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 3 Occupational Therapy assistant post in our Occupational Therapy Older Persons Mental Health Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (UHB).

The post holder will join a team of Occupational Therapists that support older adults with complex mental health needs within an inpatient setting. The post holder will also be required to support some patients within a community setting to assess needs and functioning.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to support the Occupational Therapist with the long term reablement and maintenance of cognitive functional skills, of people with organic and functional mental health. The successful post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working in a variety of settings, to support delivery of services to older people with complex metal health needs.

The post holder will be required to work the hours flexibly, to meet the needs of the service throughout the CTM. The successful applicant will need to be a team player, who is flexible, resourceful, and keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value that an Occupational Therapy assistant can offer the multi-disciplinary team.

You will need good communication and time management skills, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in achieving the well-being and positive health outcomes for older adults with mental health needs. The post holder will be based within a supportive team made up of Health and Social Care Professionals, Occupational Therapy, Mental health nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and third sector partners.

You will receive regular supervision and appraisal with the Occupational Therapist. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, within this speciality, and will be expected to take an active role in your CPD.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Older Person Mental Health (OPMH)
• Have knowledge of mental health and related issues

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in care environment
• Experience team working
• Involved in supervision and developing learning needs

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Willing to undertake training

Skills

Essential

• Literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above