AHP Assistant

The Learning Disabilities team within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has a wonderful opportunity for an Allied Health Profession Assistant
In the role you will engage young people and their carers in co-produced/planned therapy programmes and encourage them in a compassionate manner, towards achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being through a client centred approach.
You will use clinical judgement to support the implementation of the intervention packages with consultation from the Allied Health Professional (AHP).
The aim of the role is to
· To provide the best possible experience for young people and carers.
· To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
· To promote at all times a positive image of people with a learning disability.
· To promote at all times a positive image of the AHP service and the wider Trust.
If you have an AHP Assistant qualification and experience of supporting people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities/ autism we would love to hear from you, + Carries own case load which remains the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Therapist. Young people may exhibit distress or have difficult family situations of relevance. Engage young people with the whole AHP Therapy process, including contributing to assessments, interventions and evaluation, feeding back the findings to registered Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Therapist. Under guidance, demonstrate knowledge and application of theory into practice.
+ Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings
+ Develops and implements session plans for young people, within a treatment programme prescribed by a registered Occupational Therapist &/ or Speech and Language Therapist.
+ Monitors young person progress making adjustments to activities (within established parameters) and feeding back to the registered Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Therapist in a timely and appropriate manner.
+ Uses technical and creative skills to engage young people in therapeutic activities and encourages young people/carers to support them in achieving their identified goals.
+ Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency to young people and carers and other healthcare/education/social care staff involved in young people' care.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.