Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. 
Join The Spinney as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of Men aged 18 years and over-Medium & Low Secure / Rehabilitation / PICU
We have 2 exciting posts:
OTA (Generic) – support with delivery of treatment plans, life skill development (cooking, budgeting, hobbies), wide ranging activities including those within the community and on-site.
 
OTA (Allotment) – knowledge of gardening is desirable, including an ability to complete general gardening maintenance tasks. Any qualifications associated with this is desirable, however not essential.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. 
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. 
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. 
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:
* To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
* Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
* To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. 
* Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
* Verbal and written communication skills
Where you will be working:
Location: The Spinney, Everest Rd, Atherton, Manchester M46 9NT
The Spinney offers care and support for men aged 18 years and over with mental health problems. They are supported to gradually work along their care pathway and back to the community. The hospital is made up of medium and low secure services, a separate rehabilitation service and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £23,692.50
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Subsidised meals 
* Free parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.