Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working part-time time making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

About Us: Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Working hours: 40 Hours (5 days per week)

Salary: £28,612.50 per annum

Service Line: Personality Disorder Rehabilitation

Location: Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, Boathorse Rd, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4JA

Responsible to: Matthew Allen (Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist)

Summary of the site: Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. This post holder would work within the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary team based on one of two wards net Hospital Kidsgrove is a 31 bed service encompassing Crocus ward, an acute mental health ward, and Burleigh ward a highly specialist personality disorder service.

This role will be based on Burleigh ward. Burleigh Ward is Cygnet Hospital Kidsgroves 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

Rehabilitation is provided in a therapeutic setting, with a level of security matched to individual need. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to equip the women in our care with the skills and confidence they need to navigate challenges that may come with returning to community or independent living.

In this role you will:

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
• Develop and run a meaningful therapy timetable
• Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
• Contribute ideas,…