Occupational Therapist

Hollybank Trust; Battyeford; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

DBS funding

Employee assistance program

Mental Health First Aiders

Life insurance style benefit

Enhanced leave

Qualifications access

Discount portal

Job summary

Hollybank Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its therapy team in Mirfield. The role focuses on delivering specialist OT assessments and interventions for adults with complex disabilities, with some work for children across services.

You will collaborate with families, carers and health professionals to promote independence and wellbeing. HCPC registered and with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience, you will develop treatment plans and provide training to colleagues

Qualifications

• Must hold an Occupational Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in health or social care.
• Experience with complex disabilities, learning disabilities, or PMLD is preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills.
• Passion for improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults with complex needs.
• Recommend and support specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families, carers, other teams, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Provide advice, training and education to colleagues and carers.
• Support individuals with sensory processing needs and challenging behaviours.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, meetings and service improvements.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Location: Mirfield (with occasional travel to offsite homes)

Proposed Interview Dates: W/C 9th November (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday AM)

Join the Therapy Team at Hollybank Trust and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with complex disabilities and learning needs. This role is primarily focused on supporting adults, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and person-centred treatment plans. There may also be opportunities to work with children and young people across our services.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults with complex physical, sensory and learning needs.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and participation in daily life.
• Work closely with families, carers, support teams, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Provide advice, training, and education to colleagues and carers.
• Support individuals with sensory processing needs and behaviours that may challenge.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, meetings, and service development initiatives.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Occupational Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Has at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a health or social care setting.
• Has experience working with individuals with complex disabilities, learning disabilities, or PMLD.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
• Can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• You'll be part of a supportive and specialist therapy team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while helping people achieve greater independence and quality of life. Opportunities for continuing professional development and involvement in service improvement are actively encouraged.
• Please note: this role is predominantly within adult services, although there may be occasions where support is provided to children and young people across the Trust's services.
• What we ask for from all our colleagues:
• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Enhanced pension scheme.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Discount and reward portal.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.