Follow the jobvisa.co.uk channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCJvLuDp2Q2VuWhSg03 Activity Support Worker Full Time London, United Kingdom 31,944 - 34,937 £ / Year South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the therapies team at the Shaftesbury clinic, forensic inpatient services. We have a large and supportive therapies team consisting of Occupational therapists, clinical exercise therapists, activity support workers, technical instructors and an education tutor. The Forensic Inpatient Service is comprised of both medium and low secure wards. The service provides treatment under the Mental Health Act for men and women with mental health problems and who are considered to pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others. The primary aim of the Forensic Inpatient Service is to provide a safe and secure environment in which to support forensic patients to increase occupational participation and develop the skill necessary for a smooth transition into the community. The therapies team work across the four wards within the service. We also have close links with our occupational therapy colleagues in the forensic outreach service. Occupational therapy interventions encourage the development of skills related to education, creativity, vocation, exercise, and life skills. We support service users to develop their occupational identity through exploring interests and developing a daily routine. We support a graded integration into the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with the Occupational Therapy team to develop a programme of therapeutic activity for service users with mental health needs, learning disability and autism who have engaged in offending behaviour. They will deliver both individual and group interventions to enable patients to maintain daily activity within the limitations of the secure environment. Under the guidance of an occupational therapist, they will support service users to maintain and develop their skills that allow them to work towards reintegration back into the community. The post holder will collaborate closely with other activity support workers to ensure that service users have access to a centralised programme of activity in the unit, as well as providing activity on individual wards. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to work independently in ward and community settings An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems Group work skills Ability to teach practical skills to service users Excellent IT skills (able to use all Microsoft Office tools competently for example) Good verbal and written communication skills Training & Qualifications Essential Qualification pertaining to health and social care, i.e. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ, Level 2 or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Desirable Health and social care related qualification above basic level e.g. City & Guilds final certificate, NVQ 3 or 4, Diploma or Degree PTTLS or equivalent teacher training qualification Psychology qualification Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. To Apply https://jobvisa.co.uk/job/activity-support-worker-sponsorship-available-3/