Occupational Heath Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Dovehaven Lodge in Ingol, Preston. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex needs, helping assess and adapt activities to improve independence and quality of life.

The role requires coordination of activities, monitoring progress, and providing a compassionate, professional service to residents. This permanent full-time position offers a structured career path and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and evaluate structured activities for residents.
• Observe progress and adapt support to maintain meaningful engagement.
• Coordinate activities and monitor progress to keep the service running smoothly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Compassionate

Problem solving

Job description

Make a real difference as an Occupational Therapist Assistant

If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely has an impact on people’s lives, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

At Dovehaven Lodge in Ingol, Preston, you’ll join a supportive multidisciplinary team at Rowan Unit, a purpose-built 18-bed service supporting adults with complex needs, including acquired and traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, enduring mental health conditions and behavioural support needs.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping individuals maintain and develop their skills, independence and quality of life. You’ll be involved in assessing, monitoring and evaluating structured activities, seeing the progress people make and helping adapt support to ensure it remains meaningful and effective.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Make a tangible difference: Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing, development and independence of people with complex needs.


• Be part of a multidisciplinary team: You’ll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, with regional support available when you need it.


• Develop your career: You’ll have access to training and online learning opportunities designed to help you build your skills and progress professionally.


• Varied and rewarding work: No two days will be exactly the same. You’ll coordinate activities, monitor progress, identify what needs attention and help keep the service running smoothly.


• Join an organisation that values its people: The role offers employee wellbeing benefits, a pension scheme and a strong focus on training and development.


• Permanent, full-time opportunity: A stable role offering £30,000 per annum, weekend rotation required

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and compassionate, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to provide a professional and supportive service.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, staying organised and seeing the difference your contribution can make, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference every day.