Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Reaside Clinic

Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant – Reaside Clinic

The closing date is 01 March 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the Reaside Clinic Occupational Therapy Department.

Reaside is a male medium secure service providing care for service users with challenging behaviours and a range of clinical presentations.

You will be working with the Occupational Therapy team to deliver one‑to‑one interventions as well as group work and will require practical and creative skills to promote independence and improve overall emotional wellbeing.

The therapeutic interventions are supported by a well‑equipped environment which includes a gym, kitchen, education suite, art room, gardens, woodwork shop, library, and group rooms. We have our own forensic community OT team and partnerships that support transitions out into the community.

You will be supported by the Occupational Therapist and will receive regular management supervision and clinical supervision. Training and development will be provided in line with discussed development reviews.

We would require someone to have NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification and a good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy / provision of activities within a mental health setting. Overall we are looking for a motivated and confident member of staff who wants to work within a recovery and person‑centred model.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

• Hold an NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or relevant qualification.

• Demonstrates a commitment to providing high quality care and experience to service users. Ensuring that they are involved in decisions regarding their care and actively seeking feedback.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata