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Job summary 37.5 hours per week, averaged over 4 weeks. Day shifts, includes some weekends The Community Rehabilitation Service supports individuals in their recovery from mental ill-health. The role of the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant is to work across the rehabilitation pathway, supporting in the occupational assessment of the health, social and wellbeing needs of the individuals using the service, as well as the delivery of appropriate interventions accordingly. The successful candidate will be able to work both autonomously as well as part of a multi - disciplinary team (MDT), attending reviews, MDT meetings and other meetings whether clinical or not. The Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant role will work under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Clinical Lead, and is paramount in the safe, consistent and effective del Main duties of the job As a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant, you'll play a key part in helping individuals on their journey of recovery from mental ill-health. This role is both varied and rewarding, offering the chance to work directly with people across different stages of their rehabilitation in both community and inpatient settings. You'll carry out therapeutic interventions under the guidance and supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Clinical Lead and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary team discussions and plans of care. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. One day you might be running a small group session focusing on developing daily living skills or confidence-building activities. Another day, you could be working one-on-one with someone who needs help establishing a routine, building mobility, or accessing community resources. You'll support people in ways that reflect their own goals and supporting them with everyday activities. About us Hello! We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond. The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use. We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility. Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list. As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre. Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it. We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference. Come and Join us ! Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated. Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@ Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9816-493 Job locations Harrison House & All Navigo Rehabilitation Sites Peaks Lane Grimsby DN32 9RPJob description Job responsibilities Provide occupational therapy assessment based on rehabilitation need. Plan and ensure provision of appropriate treatment to promote physical wellbeing and support mental health recovery. Liaise with colleagues, external organisations and stakeholders in order to co-ordinate appropriate intervention, care and support. Work within scope of own training, experience, practice and applicable legal frameworks. Demonstrate and embed Navigo Code of Conduct through attitude, behaviour, leadership and practice. Take responsibility for time management whilst balancing sometimes competing priorities. Deliver group and 1:1 interventions. Work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Attend clinical and non-clinical meetings. Ensure high standards of administration and record keeping. Working out in the community as well as inpatient units. See attached full Job Description for further information. Job description Job responsibilities Provide occupational therapy assessment based on rehabilitation need. Plan and ensure provision of appropriate treatment to promote physical wellbeing and support mental health recovery. Liaise with colleagues, external organisations and stakeholders in order to co-ordinate appropriate intervention, care and support. Work within scope of own training, experience, practice and applicable legal frameworks. Demonstrate and embed Navigo Code of Conduct through attitude, behaviour, leadership and practice. Take responsibility for time management whilst balancing sometimes competing priorities. Deliver group and 1:1 interventions. Work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Attend clinical and non-clinical meetings. Ensure high standards of administration and record keeping. Working out in the community as well as inpatient units. See attached full Job Description for further information. Person Specification Additional Requirements EssentialAble to take direction and instruction. Honest and trustworthy. Demonstrate evidence of team working. Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Eligible to work in the UK. DesirableSelf-reliant and enthusiastic. Awareness of personal boundaries. Resourceful and imaginative. Adaptable and affable. Knowledge EssentialAbility to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of Individuals. Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good facilitation skills. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality issues and able to maintain confidentiality. DesirableFirst Aid training. An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace. Qualifications EssentialNVQ Level III or a willingness to undertake this or an equivalent level of experience. Care Certificate. Literacy and numeracy skills. Specific competence required (driver). DesirableExperience of working with people with mental health problems. A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act. Understanding of occupation and physio therapy interventions. Understanding of therapy plans. Experience EssentialRecent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment. An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development. DesirableA keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject. Mental health First Aid training. An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace. Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems. Understanding of occupational and physio therapy interventions. Understanding of therapy plans. Person Specification Additional Requirements EssentialAble to take direction and instruction. Honest and trustworthy. Demonstrate evidence of team working. Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Eligible to work in the UK. DesirableSelf-reliant and enthusiastic. Awareness of personal boundaries. Resourceful and imaginative. Adaptable and affable. Knowledge EssentialAbility to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of Individuals. Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents, carers, staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good facilitation skills. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality issues and able to maintain confidentiality. DesirableFirst Aid training. An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace. Qualifications EssentialNVQ Level III or a willingness to undertake this or an equivalent level of experience. Care Certificate. Literacy and numeracy skills. Specific competence required (driver). DesirableExperience of working with people with mental health problems. A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act. Understanding of occupation and physio therapy interventions. Understanding of therapy plans. Experience EssentialRecent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment. An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/ professional development. DesirableA keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject. Mental health First Aid training. An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace. Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems. Understanding of occupational and physio therapy interventions. Understanding of therapy plans. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Employer details Employer name Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Address Harrison House & All Navigo Rehabilitation Sites Peaks Lane Grimsby DN32 9RPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Address Harrison House & All Navigo Rehabilitation Sites Peaks Lane Grimsby DN32 9RPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr