Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Occupational Therapy

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate person to join our Community Learning Disabilities Team, covering East Norfolk. This role of Occupational Therapy Assistant will include supporting people with learning disabilities to develop their independence, build on their strengths and achieve meaningful goals in their everyday lives. Previous experience in this area would be beneficial, but is not essential. We welcome applicants with limited direct experience who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and able to demonstrate transferable skills.

Your development of knowledge and confidence within the role will be supported by your line manager, a band 6 Occupational Therapist. You will be part of an Occupational Therapy Team, consisting of a band 7 team lead and 3 band 6s, which is part of the wider service across Norfolk.

The East Norfolk area covers a large geographical area, including Wells-next-the-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Diss, Wymondham. Therefore the post holder will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. You will be located at one of our 3 bases (Attleborough, Greyfriars and Kelling), which base can be negotiated at interview., The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a valued member of the Community Learning Disability Team, supporting Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote independence, participation, health, and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities. Working under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to engage in meaningful daily activities, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. The role involves working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, support providers, and multidisciplinary team colleagues to reduce barriers to participation, promote inclusion, and enhance quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports individuals across a range of community settings, helping them to maximise their independence, maintain occupational performance,
and participate fully in their chosen roles and activities. This includes contributing to the delivery of occupational therapy pathways, supporting therapeutic programmes, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout