Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & MDT Training

Cygnet Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Health plan

NHS Discount Cards

Blue Light Card

Free parking

Meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support recovery and rehabilitation within the integrated care pathway. The role involves assisting the Occupational Therapists, delivering planned activities, and contributing to a wide MDT-driven approach on a 12 acre site.

Based in Taunton, the post is full-time with a start date around Nov/Dec 2026 and a salary of £29,642.55 per annum.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and reference checks required.
• Deliver planned activities for patients under OT supervision and MDT involvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward 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.
• 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 promote choice and independence.

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support recovery and rehabilitation within the integrated care pathway. The role involves assisting the Occupational Therapists, delivering planned activities, and contributing to a wide MDT-driven approach on a 12 acre site.

Based in Taunton, the post is full-time with a start date around Nov/Dec 2026 and a salary of £29,642.55 per annum.