Occupational Therapy Assistant

Active Care Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Learning Hub

Job summary

Active Care Group in Roehampton, London, is offering an Occupational Therapy Assistant role at Holybourne Hospital, a Mental Health service for adults. The new post contributes to a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with opportunities to collaborate across wards and with the hospital therapy team.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, supporting patients to develop domestic and self-care skills, run therapeutic groups, accompany social outings, and document notes under

Responsibilities

• Work with patients across the hospital to enable them to develop domestic, self-care, social or leisure skills under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Attend and contribute to meetings and clinical discussions as appropriate
• Plan and facilitate specific therapeutic groups under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Accompany patients on social and therapeutic outings as requested, in line with the Mental Health Act
• Plan and organise specific technical programmes, e.g. cooking, with minimal supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Assist in selected recreational and social programmes for individuals and groups as guided by a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Write electronic clinical notes under minimal supervision from the Occupational Therapist

Job description

# Occupational Therapy AssistantRoehamptonFull TimeCloses 8 October 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**We have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our caring and supportive team at Holybourne Hospital in Roehampton, an Adult Mental Health service for people of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions.Across four wards we support people over the age of 18 who may be admitted to us informally or may be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007). We can also admit patients who require detoxification from alcohol or drugs or patients who are under a revoked Community Treatment Order (CTO).The hospital has an Art Therapy room, ADL Kitchen, Gym, Multi Faith Room, there are 3 garden areas and on-site parking. We also have a service user expert who works with us on a weekly basis supporting patients in the service and involving them in service reviews and development.The new post is mainly based on a new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) due to open at Holybourne Hospital in late September. However the post will be a part of the Hospital Therapy Team, and there may be opportunities for collaboration with and working on the acute wards.If you are passionate about mental heath and would like to contribute to a service delivering high-quality patient-centred care, please apply for this rewarding role.**What you'll be working:**This role is full time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.**What you'll be doing:*** Work with patients across the hospital to enable them to develop their domestic, self-care, social work or leisure skills under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist* Attend and contribute to meetings and clinical discussions as appropriate* Take responsibility for planning and facilitating specific therapeutic groups under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist* Accompany patients on social and therapeutic outings as requested, in line with the Mental Health Act.* Take responsibility for the planning and organisation of specific technical programmes, e.g. cooking, with minimal supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist* Assist in selected recreational and social programmes for individuals and groups as guided by a qualified Occupational Therapist* Writing electronic clinical notes under minimal supervision from the Occupational TherapistWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.**What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Active Learning Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Benefits Hub** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1000** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£28,528.74 per annum## Job detailsReference: REQ002301Contract type: Full TimePosted: 10 September 2026Closing date: 8 October 2026