Occupational Therapist

Cpl UK - Healthcare; Largs; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cpl UK Healthcare is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support adults with drug and alcohol addiction and mental health needs in a specialist residential rehabilitation setting in Scotland. This part-time role (20 hours/week) offers structured, recovery‑focused support to help service users improve independence and wellbeing.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering occupational therapy interventions to develop routines, life skills and engagement in meaningful

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with valid OT status.
• Experience in mental health, addiction or rehabilitation is desirable.
• Knowledge of recovery‑focused occupational therapy approaches.
• Strong communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an occupational therapy caseload within a residential addiction rehabilitation setting.
• Complete occupational and functional assessments.
• Develop and deliver person-centred recovery plans.
• Support individuals with substance misuse, mental health needs and complex life challenges.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and interventions.
• Promote independent living skills, confidence and community reintegration.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to care planning, reviews and clinical documentation.
• Support service users in developing meaningful occupational goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Addiction & Mental Health Rehabilitation (Part-Time)

Location: Scotland

Role Type: Permanent (Part-Time)

Band: 6

Hours: 20 hours per week (2 days)

The Role

Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, supporting adults experiencing drug and alcohol addiction alongside mental health needs.

Details

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist residential rehabilitation service, providing structured, recovery-focused support to individuals working towards improved independence, wellbeing, and long-term recovery.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using occupational therapy interventions to help service users develop meaningful routines, coping strategies, life skills, and engagement in positive activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage an occupational therapy caseload within a residential addiction rehabilitation setting


• Complete occupational and functional assessments


• Develop and deliver person-centred recovery plans


• Support individuals with substance misuse, mental health needs, and complex life challenges


• Facilitate therapeutic activities and interventions


• Promote independent living skills, confidence, and community reintegration


• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team


• Contribute to care planning, reviews, and clinical documentation


• Support service users in developing meaningful occupational goals

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist


• Experience within mental health, addiction, or rehabilitation services is desirable


• Knowledge of recovery-focused occupational therapy approaches


• Strong communication, assessment, and clinical reasoning skills


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team