Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive mental health service provider in Warrington seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate with clients and professionals to deliver evidence-based treatment and support, focusing on individuals with eating disorders. Ideal candidates hold a BSc in Occupational Therapy and have experience with diverse age groups. Comprehensive training and benefits are provided, fostering continuous professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package

Contributory pension scheme

Free Statutory and Mandatory Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience with clients who have had an eating disorder or mental health condition.
• Experience of group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out care in partnership with clients and professionals.
• Involved in discharge planning and immediate follow-up.
• Manage clients using evidence-based, client-centred principles.

Skills

Experience supporting clients with eating disorders

Developed communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Experience working with both adults and children/adolescents

Critical evaluation of current research

Education

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

Full BVAOT membership

HPC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Why Orri?

Orri is an ambitious, young, and fast-growing company committed to changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK.

We are currently seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in our day-care & outpatient services.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to working collaboratively and providing expert, evidence-based and innovative treatment - delivered with kindness and compassion at its core.

Role Overview:

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with clients and other professionals in line with agreed standards, clinical polices and without direct supervision. In addition to this, you will be expected to be closely involved in discharge planning and immediate follow up from the service user care.

Our Occupational Therapists are expected to manage clients using evidence based and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions which provide clients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living. We are looking for a candidate who is experienced and is able to work on its own.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy together with a full BVAOT membership and HPC registration.
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience supporting clients with eating disorders.
• Developed communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with both adults (16+), and children/adolescents (CAMHS).
• Ideally a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Previous post registration experience of working with clients who have had an eating disorder or other mental health condition.
• Experience of group interventions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.
• Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
• Monday to Friday work pattern.
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays and the service closure over Christmas.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
• Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes.
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Free Statutory and Mandatory Training.
• Free professional development and CPD certified training.
• Two annual corporate events plus additional social events throughout the year.
• Private health care after successfully completing your probation period.

Orri operates a smoke free policy on all premises and grounds.

Orri is an equal opportunities employer.