We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working part-time, 32 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.
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.
Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
We are in the process of recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant to become a member of our Occupational Therapy Team, aimed at facilitating recovery and rehabilitation within one of our care pathways at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
We are looking for someone with experience working in a mental health setting, or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to come and join us
Cygnet Taunton offers emergency acute admission services for both men and women, along with a specialised pathway for men diagnosed with Learning Disabilities, facilitating their transition from acute care to rehabilitation if appropriate according to onward needs. The Occupational Therapy team, consisting of eight professionals, operates across the acute wards to deliver high-quality, person-cantered therapy sessions. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant entails the planning and execution of therapeutic activities tailored to the needs, preferences, and interests of the individuals in our care, under the supervision and direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist. Additionally, the Occupational Therapy Assistant collaborates with the in-house multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide comprehensive support to individuals throughout their journey with us.
Location:Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman House, Orchard Portman, Taunton
Somerset.
TA3 7BQ
Salary:£21,800 per annum
Hours:32 hours per week, 4 days per week between 8:30am and 4:30pm (with some flexibility)
Responsible for:Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.
Responsible to:Ward Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager)
In this role you will:
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A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
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