Easy Read Job Roles Guide (For Students in Learning Disability and Mental Health Field)

 

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Page / Slide 1: Clinical Psychologist 🧠

What They Do

• Help people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

• Find out if someone feels sad, worried, or has depression.

• Give therapy and coping strategies.

• Support families and care staff.

• Speak up so people get the right help.

Main Jobs

• Assessment: Check what problems the person has.

• Planning: Make a clear care plan.

• Therapy: Teach skills to manage feelings.

• Education: Explain to families and staff.

• Advocacy: Make sure services meet the person’s needs.

• Training: Teach other professionals.

• Service Work: Improve how services are run.

Where They Work

• Community homes 🏠

• Specialist hospitals 🏥

• Schools 🎓

• Clinics and social care 🧑‍⚕️

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Page / Slide 2: Occupational Therapist (OT) 🛠️

What They Do

• Help people live everyday life.

• Support people after illness or injury.

• Teach independence skills.

• Show how to use special equipment.

Main Jobs

• Assessment: Check what people can/can’t do.

• Goals: Plan ways to improve.

• Adaptive Equipment: Teach how to use tools (e.g., aids, devices).

• Environment: Suggest home or work changes.

• Education: Teach families and carers.

• Teamwork: Work with nurses, doctors, and therapists.

Who They Help

• Children with autism or learning problems 👶

• Adults after brain injury or stroke 🧑‍🦽

• Older adults with dementia or Parkinson’s 👵

• People with mental health needs 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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Quiz / Activity Sheet ✅

Questions

1. What does a clinical psychologist do to help families and care staff?

2. Name two places where a clinical psychologist might work.

3. What does an occupational therapist teach people to use?

4. Who might an occupational therapist help after a stroke?

5. Which job role (psychologist or OT) helps by giving therapy and coping strategies?