Occupational Therapist Support Worker
2 days ago
Occupational Therapist Support Worker (Intellectual Disability) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Kenepuru Hospital/PoriruaHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role Are you looking for your next career move, where no two days are the same?
Well then look no further
ID Forensic Services are seeking a dynamic and diverse Occupational Therapist Support Worker to join our team.
We are looking for someone that comes with a variety of practical and life skills and experience.
The person we are looking for is a go-getter and willing to share experience and skills with our clients.
Someone who is willing to help out and muck in, who is a self-starter and can be left to arrange projects, activities and run groups where necessary.
If this sounds like you, please apply below and become a part of our cutting-edge service, and make a real difference.
About the Team/Service/Location The Intellectual Disability Secure Service provides secure (inpatient) care and rehabilitation services for male and female adults and adolescents who have a diagnosed intellectual disability and have committed often serious offences.
Our clients are usually Care Recipients or Special Care Recipients under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act, 2003 who have been convicted or found unfit to stand trial.
The maximum number of clients in our inpatient services is 31 people.
The length of stay for each client varies, and in more recent years orders have been made for an average of two years.
To ensure that our clients receive the best possible care and rehabilitation, the service has developed a Model of Care that draws on the strengths of our clients and each discipline within the multidisciplinary team.
This framework incorporates the Good Lives Model of offender rehabilitation, a comprehensive risk assessment structure, a Positive Behaviour Support approach to direct care, and a formal staff supervision and education programme.
The ID Service is part of the broader Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS), which spans the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital, Coast District and includes local, regional, and national services.
About you The service is staffed by a team of clinicians from medical, nursing, allied health and support work backgrounds.
We also have management and administrative staff.
Our service embraces diversity.
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities and religions.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Your skills and experience will ideally include:
Experience/knowledge with practical skills used when working alongside clients individually or in groups.At least level 4 NZQA National Certificate in Community Health Support Services (or equivalent qualification).Good written and oral English skills.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Flexibility and adaptability with excellent time management skills.The ability to work under direction and proactively carry out tasks independently in a culturally safe way.Demonstrated ability to work in stressful and changing situations.Basic group facilitation skills.Basic problem-solving skills.Some caregiving background would be an advantage.Mental health and intellectual disability experience.Able to set own values aside.Skills to undertake craft, gardening, carpentry/mechanical projects with clients.The ability to run activity-based groups for service users and work one-on-one as required.Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.A full NZ Drivers Licence.The ability to pass a Police check and have no criminal convictions.Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16th April.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact ******
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
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