Occupational Therapy Assistant — Dynamic Inpatient Rehab

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

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.