Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant  to join the STRIVE Team, part of the wider national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. The role sits within a small psychologically led multi-agency team with a strong focus on supervision, training and continuing professional development. 

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience of working with people from a range of  social , cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  Applicants should have an interest in working with individuals who have offending histories and personality difficulties and be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in line with national standards. 

As a member of the STRIVE Team, you will support the Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions within the community, both through individual sessions and group work. The role involves working closely with service users to support their rehabilitation and resettlement from custody into the community.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking someone who is flexible, approachable and able to work effectively as part of a multiagency team. Good communication, organisational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a varied workload.

The successful applicant will be required to travel to work-related appointments and transport service users as part of their resettlement support. A full driving licence and access to appropriate transport are therefore essential for this role.

The Trust is committed to supporting staff through regular supervision, training and development opportunities, and we encourage applications from individuals who are keen to develop their skills and experience within this specialist area of practice.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.