Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cygnet; Orchard Portman; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance and health plan

NHS Discount Cards

Blue Light Card

Free parking

Meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support recovery and rehabilitation within the integrated care pathway. The role is full-time, based at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, with a 40-hour week, and a starting window around Nov/Dec 2026.

You will assist Qualified OT staff across wards, deliver planned activities, and participate in MDT-led care. A DBS check and references are required upon offer.

Qualifications

• Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.
• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department.
• Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge.
• Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity.
• Have involvement in the delivery of one-to-one and group interventions.
• Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet Hospital Taunton. This role is full time, with a desired start date of Nov/Dec 2026.

Cygnet Taunton provides emergency acute admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for men with a diagnosis of Learning Disability through rehabilitation as well as a specialist Male service for Neuro Cognitive patients. The Occupational Therapy team of 7 work across all wards to provide high quality and person centred therapy sessions. Cygnet Taunton are developing co-produced and therapeutic spaces across the site and extensive grounds, allowing multiple opportunities for staff and patient development and engagement, from implementing a service user led café to extensive horticultural/growing back to health opportunities across the 12 acre site.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities appropriate to the needs, choices and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will also be working with the in-house MDT which is designed to support the individual in our care throughout their journey with us.

Location: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman House, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BQ

Salary: £29,642.55 per annum.

Hours: 40 hrs hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.

Responsible to: Ward Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager)

In this role you will:

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department.
• Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge.
• Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity.
• Have involvement in the delivery of one-to-one and group interventions.
• Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence.

5 reasons why you should make an application today:

• We care about people in our services
• We are a very supportive and friendly team
• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
• We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
• We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and have supported several OTAs to progress towards studying for an Occupational Therapy qualification.

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary £29,642.55 per annum
• Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
• Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site as well as peer support
• Company pension scheme; Life insurance and health plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
• Free parking & meals on duty

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

What next?

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