Occupational Therapy Assistant

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will work as a valued member of the Occupational Therapy and Multi-Disciplinary teams, supporting the Occupational Therapy practitioners in the implementation of assessments, as well as group and individual interventions. The VdT Model of Creative Ability, and Sensory Integration Theory, underpin the Occupational Therapy team's practice.

The successful candidate must have excellent engagement and communication skills, a sense of fun and the ability to laugh at oneself, and a professional and innovative approach to practice. They will need to demonstrate that they can work independently as well as under direction, understand the concept of using activity to engage young people in therapy, as well as having skills and experience in project/event leadership or facilitation.

Leigh House is an acute adolescent inpatient unit, providing residential care for up to 10 young people aged between 12 and 18. Set on the outskirts of Winchester, Leigh House is a purpose built hospital which provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment programme for young people experiencing acute mental health and/or emotional difficulties, eating disorders, and who additionally may pose a risk to themselves. The hospital facilities include an ADL kitchen, sports hall and fitness suite, games room, relaxation room, music room, and creative art rooms, as well as additional group rooms and outdoor spaces.