AHP Therapy AssistantinHailshaminHailshamPUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

Are youkeen to worka fascinating and ever-changing environment?

Are you curious, creative and always looking for new learning opportunities and ways toimplementthis into practice?

We have a Band 4 Allied Health Profession Therapy Assistant vacancy in our central therapies team at the Hellingly Centre, a medium and low secure inpatient service for male and female service users.

Forensic mental healthcare is a unique and fascinating field which provides both challenge and opportunity in abundance.

At the Hellingly Centre, we specialise in the assessment and treatment of people with complex and enduring mental health needs, who have had contact with the criminal justice system.

You will be working with service users who have committed criminal offences, but have also often been victims themselves. Service users regularly experience stigma for both mental health and offending history, so our role is to develop trusting and safe relationships which balance being compassionate, collaborative and supportive with sound risk assessment and management skills.

We are introducing a new Allied Health Profession (AHP) Therapy Assistant role into our central therapies team. As an AHP therapy assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting service users to enhance their health and wellbeing.

You will:

• Work together with allied health professions, service users' and their care teams to support effective communication and the engagement in a range of meaningful activities.
• Provide feedback and contribute to holistic care plans, aiding service users' recovery and journey through secure services.
• Have the opportunity to assist with planning and delivering individual and group sessions, across various domains, including: nature-based - at the on-site allotment, ward gardens and in the community, the Recovery Through Activity programme, education, other vocational roles, e.g. the on-site shop, cooking and baking, music, sensory exploration and modulation, physical activity, art and creativity and participation opportunities.

About us

Previous experience of working with people with mental health difficulties is essential. Any relevant qualifications that may support with the delivery of therapeutic interventions. There will be access to regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities, including attendance to communities of practice.

This role is full time (37.5 hours), typically across Monday - Friday. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.

Please apply using the link in this advert. For any further information or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists:

Jessika Lack ) or, Amy Boot )