Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapy Support WorkerThe Adult Therapies & Psychological Services CSU have an exciting opportunity for 0.8 WTE (30 hrs) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker to become part of our team on a permanent basis. We are looking for a competent and confident Therapy Support Worker to join our team who will work both autonomously & as part of the MDT. If you want to work in a busy hospital environment as part of a team that is committed to providing an effective and efficient occupational therapy to patients who have a neurological illness then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience working in care environments (within NHS especially desirable)

You must be able to move and handle patients with physical impairments, including hoisting and the pushing of wheelchairs.

Flexible approach to duties and working practices

Friendly manner

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Able to use your initiative

IT skills

Insight into duties and responsibilities of post and an understanding of occupational therapy

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Completion of the Care Certificate is essential, or you must be working towards it.

About usThe Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi‐year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on our website. Central to it all is The Leeds Way – our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilitiesThe varied workload requires a flexible approach and the ability to multi‐task, whilst maintaining a professional attitude and high standards of care. The role involves delivering Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment under the supervision of a registered therapist, to hospital in‐patients. This will include a range of activities such as practicing daily living activities e.g., personal care & domestic skills; carrying out cognitive screens, assisting therapists with splinting; and the assessment, delivery and fitting of equipment in patients' homes to help patients be discharged.

The successful applicant would be based at Leeds General Infirmary and work Monday to Friday.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Level 3 qualification in relevant health/social care related subject.

Completion of CARE certificate.

Experience

Experience working with people of different ages and difficulties.

Knowledge of the needs and problems of those with a disability.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

ContactOccupational Therapy Clinical Service ManagerSarah Revelsarah.revel@nhs.net

Equality & DiversityWe warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English