Why Orri?

Orri is an ambitious, young, fast-growing company committed to changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Occupational Therapist Associate in eating disorders at Orri.

Role Overview:

Working directly with the Occupational Therapy team, the role supports the team and the clients in their recovery. It includes working with the occupational therapists to obtain vital information regarding occupational performance data, and identify areas of difficulty and growth that may impact their health and recovery outcome.

Under direction of the Occupational Therapy team, you will support the clients by conducting formal and informal assessments. You will further support the treatment of clients by taking part in occupational therapy interventions and psychoeducation.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• General understanding of eating disorders.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide assistance conducting initial Occupational Therapy interview and assessments with clients.
• Responsible for ensuring assessment information is captured, recorded and communicated to Clinical Teams within a timely manner.
• Provide support within practical exposure sessions, completing all relevant documentation as required.
• Responsible for arranging and leading on follow up Occupational Therapy sessions.
• Undertake reviews and follow up with goals and challenges as instructed by the Occupational Therapists.
• Offering practical workshops around specific occupational performance skills and/or psychoeducation spaces to support integration of skills into recovery.
• Supporting clients on practical trips out of Orri visiting cafes, restaurants, food shopping, clothing shopping etc.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday work pattern.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays and the service closure over Christmas.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
• Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes.
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Free Statutory and Mandatory Training.
• Free professional development and CPD certified training.
• Two annual corporate events plus additional social events throughout the year.
• Career development opportunities.
• Private health care after successfully completing your probation period.

Orri operates a smoke free policy on all premises and grounds.

Orri is an equal opportunities employer.