Occupational Therapy Assistant - Community Adult Mental Health

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their community mental health team. You will support individuals with mental health challenges, delivering treatment interventions both in homes and in community settings. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should be motivated and willing to travel. Interviews will be face-to-face, and the advert closes on 17 December 2025.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including NHS offers

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals with mental health issues.
• Willingness to travel across a range of community sites.
• Flexibility in working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of specific treatment interventions.
• Work with clients in various settings, including homes and the community.
• Develop skills in mental health management.

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form will be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

This may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you are interested in working with those with mental health difficulties, if you are looking towards a potential change in career direction, if you enjoy working as part of a team, but are able to use your initiative, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the wider community mental health Occupational Therapy team in South Essex in Southend.

The post holder will be part of the Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy provision that works as an integral part of the Recovery and Wellbeing Mental Health teams serving the Southend Locality. The post holder will be guided by senior OT team members in all aspects supporting the delivery of specific treatment interventions to those within the service on either an individual or group basis. You will have the opportunity to work with clients within their homes, within the community, remotely and at the Team base.

As part of the team you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in Mental health, and learn about specific approaches and management of certain conditions.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Additional details

Additional details are held within the detailed job description.

The successful post holder will be guided in working with those with a variety of mental health conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will facilitate you in working with those with mental health challenges to support recovery. Helping individuals to develop and implement strategies to manage their wellbeing and encourage a positive rehabilitation.

You will be expected to be willing and able to work across a range of community sites and travel in a time efficient manner.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.