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    • Comprehensive paid induction including brain injury training, moving and handling, safeguarding, and shadowing the existing team.
    • Experience within learning disability, autism, mental health, acquired brain injury or complex care.
    • Evaluate learning effectiveness and support improvement.
    • Administrative processes support the efficient delivery of services.
    • Producing reports and performance information to support operational oversight.
    • Follow the agreed support programme, care plans, risk assessments and professional guidance.
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    • Awareness of theoretical concepts, approaches and strategies of positive behaviour support (PBS).
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    • Our client has a brain injury with a PEG and is non-verbal, using an eye gaze.
    • Providing emotional support and companionship.
    • Job Type: Zero-hour contract.
    • You will help put OT recommendations into practice and support the consistent use of agreed strategies across school, home and office settings.
    • Implement care plans and behaviour support strategies.
    • Motivate and support individuals to engage in meaningful activities.
    • 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
    • Experience supporting individuals with brain injury (preferred).
    • Providing consistent, reliable support in a respectful manner.
    • Dedicated clinical and specialist support.
    • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
    • Experience supporting adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI)…
    • You will create and implement new menus/meal ideas in line with residents choices and dietary requirements.
    • You have good awareness of regulatory requirements…
    • Our client suffered a brain injury following an accident and is now highly dependent on others to meet his daily needs, and requires assistance with personal…
    • Contract type: Full time and part time hours - 8am to 8pm - Weekends included.
    • Supporting people with their personal care.
    • Assisting people at meal times.
    • This support can be recommended for students with an SpLD, and also by exception in cases where a student has another condition which has an impact on their…

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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Priory
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2.5
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Manchester SK8 3DG
£26,300 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

£26,300 a year
Referral programme, Annual leave, Company pension, Private medical insurance
Permanent, Full-time
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Manchester SK8 3DG

Full job description

Description


Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Bespoke Therapy Placement, delivering dedicated, specialist one-to-one care to a patient on the ward, with a highly personalised approach tailored to their individual needs.
£26,300
Full Time – 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.


What you'll be doing


You will join the team on our bespoke therapy placement. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
  • Able to effectively and accurately update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
  • Record and report patient’s involvement in 1:1 and groups. Ensuring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and documented in an appropriate manner.
  • Having compassion for the patients and their situation.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.


What you'll bring to the role


Essential for the role – OT Assistant
Candidates must have GCSEs or O-Levels (grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

The following experience would be beneficial
This is an entry-level role; however, prior experience working in a health and social care setting is beneficial


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.
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
  • 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.


About Priory

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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