Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist - Part time

Cygnet Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Salford is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team focused on mental health rehabilitation. The successful candidate will support women in developing their skills and confidence for independent living. This role offers excellent benefits, including a pension plan and professional development opportunities, while emphasizing a supportive environment.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Free Meals for Staff

CPD Time for Skill Development

NHS Discount Cards

Relocation Package Available

Qualifications

• Must have a valid degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in mental health services preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Support women in developing life skills.
• Contribute to a positive and safe rehabilitation environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's 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. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we'd be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [e-mail].

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance. Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [e-mail].

Benefits & Rewards

• Group Pension: We'll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.
• Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover: Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage.
• Enhanced Maternity: In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.
• Free Life Assurance Cover: Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.
• Plan your commute: Cygnet Lodge Salford, Salford North West M6 7WQ.

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

Service Line: High Support Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation (level 2) Service for Women. Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder. The service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. Our aim is to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact individuals' lives. At Cygnet Lodge Salford, our main focus is to give women the skills and confidence to enable them to live independently in the community. Our psychology and occupational therapy led interventions effectively tackle the challenges of mental health and alongside our clinical interventions, we help women enhance their personal skills to rebuild their lives. Our care embraces a balanced approach to risk management and therapeutic optimism. Located on a quiet residential street, we are within walking distance of local shops and amenities including restaurants, libraries, colleges and places of worship. Just a 20 minute drive away is the Trafford Centre, a large indoor shopping and leisure complex in Greater Manchester. The service has a main ward which has 19 beds, the individuals supported all have their own en-suite facilities whilst also having access to a number of living spaces, a beauty salon, a sensory room, IT room and a therapy kitchen that is attached to a large open plan dining room. Externally there are 2 large gardens allowing plenty of space for garden parties, growing plants / vegetables and enjoying outdoor activities. There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Activity Coordinators. Occupational Therapy Directorate under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway. We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Reasons to apply

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
• Plus much more…

Application Process

1. Step 1: Application Submission — Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
2. Step 2: Automated Confirmation — You'll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
3. Step 3: Application Review — We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
4. Step 4: Initial Screening — If your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
5. Step 5: Interview — If you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to.
6. Step 6: Feedback and Offer — Following the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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