Occupational Therapy Assistant

Priory Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Group is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Kneesworth House Hospital, where you will support service users in recovery through therapeutic and engaging activities. This permanent, full-time role demands strong communication skills, compassion, and a creative approach to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Birthday leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Meals

Benefits platform 'Priory Perks'

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently is required.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, or develop skills for recovery & wellbeing.
• Engage service users creatively, adapting activities to individual needs.
• Implement therapeutic activities based on service users' interests.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Compassion

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Experience in healthcare

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Hertfordshire

Client:

Priory Group

Location:

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9c703324b1c7

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reference

PRI101451

Location

Kneesworth House, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP

Priory Group Division

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Role Description

Are you interested in a career where you can have a positive impact on service users' journey? Supporting engagement in meaningful activities that enhance health & wellbeing? A rewarding career in Occupational Therapy?

We have opportunities for an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Kneesworth House Hospital. The service offers therapeutic activities tailored to each individual to support, maintain, or develop skills for recovery & wellbeing.

Under supervision from an Occupational Therapist, you will be involved in assessments, treatment planning, and implementing therapeutic activities based on service users' interests, strengths, and skills. Activities may include 1:1 or group sessions on ward, off ward, within Occupational Therapy resource areas, or in the community.

The service also provides hospital-wide activities such as the Hospital Shop, Library, Café, and vocational sessions like Animal Care, Horticulture, DIY, and Work Opportunities.

Your role involves engaging service users creatively, adapting activities to individual needs, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, and resilience. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and computer literacy are essential. Ability to work as part of a team and independently is required.

Activities may include cooking, laundry, reading timetables, exploring leisure activities like art, music, gardening, sports, and supporting attendance at vocational roles.

Priory offers training, CPD, and career development opportunities, including Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships. Experience in healthcare is desirable.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Meals
• Benefits platform 'Priory Perks'

About us

Priory is a leading provider of behavioural care and support services in the UK, committed to making a positive difference in people's lives. We prioritize infection control and require vaccination disclosure, which will be handled in line with GDPR. All roles are subject to DBS checks, which Priory will cover. Applicants need a valid work permit if not holding a passport from the country of the vacancy.