Location
Cygnet Churchill, 22 Barkham Terrace, London, SE1 7PW

Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 5:00pm

Salary
£29,137.50 increasing to £29,662.50 post probation

About the Role
Are you interested in a rewarding career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? Join our Occupational Therapy Team at Cygnet Hospital Churchill to support recovery and rehabilitation activities within the integrated care pathway. Cygnet Churchill is a 56-bed inpatient service for men in London, comprising three wards: two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Ward and Palm Ward) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court). The occupational therapy department is exceptionally well resourced, with facilities designed specifically for rehabilitation including a therapy piazza with activity rooms, music room, art room, barber shop, library, gym, internet café, therapy kitchens, dining room, and therapy garden.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities tailored to the needs, choices, and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients throughout their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities include delivering planned activities under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist and MDT, assisting with day-to-day departmental duties, undertaking assessment and intervention programmes delegated by senior occupational therapists, contributing ideas and facilitating safe events and activities, delivering one-to-one and group interventions, and implementing individual care plans that promote choice and independence.

If you have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply and become part of a supportive and experienced team.

Why Join Us?
- We care about people in our services
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Integral part of a large, well-established MDT with extensive experience
- Extensive in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
- Support for professional growth, including progression towards Occupational Therapy qualifications

Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at £29,137.50, increasing to £29,662.50 post probation
- Opportunities for further learning and development
- Training days led by highly experienced OT specialists
- Regular supervision and peer support
- Company pension scheme, life insurance, and health plan
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
- Free parking and meals on duty

A career at Cygnet offers excellent benefits to support your wellbeing both in and out of work, including savings on healthcare, holidays, leisure, and professional development.

Experience
Previous experience is not explicitly required; however, an interest in mental health and occupational therapy is essential. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team or healthcare setting is advantageous.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a genuine interest in supporting recovery and rehabilitation. You should be able to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate a commitment to delivering person-centred care and meaningful activities that promote independence.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified for this role. A willingness to learn and develop professionally is essential. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference verification as a condition of employment.