Occupational Therapy Assistant (Part Time)

Cygnet Health Care; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant for their Personality Disorder service in Mexborough. This role involves providing clinical care under supervision, developing treatment plans, and working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre resources

Qualifications

• Provide direct clinical care under supervision.
• Develop and implement OT treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessments and treatment in group and individual sessions.
• Manage caseloads effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Care

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT)

Job description

Are you a confident individual interested in exploring an Occupational Therapy Assistant role and seeking a rewarding clinical challenge in female mental health and personality disorder services? Are you ready to develop your clinical skills?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line: Personality Disorder (Female)

Site: Cygnet Aspen Clinic, Manvers Road, Mexborough, S64 9EX

Hours: Part-time - 20 hours per week (2.5 days)

We are recruiting for a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Cygnet Aspen Clinic

This specialist service provides assessment, stabilisation, treatment, and rehabilitation for up to 16 women diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs. Our approach is collaborative and multidisciplinary, focusing on recovery and co-production with service users.

Our treatment model integrates various therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), tailored to individual needs based on comprehensive assessments.

Therapeutic Approaches and Assessments

Our assessments include tools such as:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT)
• Trauma-based Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Structured Clinical Interview for PD (SCID-5-PD)
• Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI)
• Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
• Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)
• The Awareness of Social Inference Test (TASIT)
• Chart of Interpersonal Reactions in Closed Living Environments (CIRCLE)
• Aspects of Identity Questionnaire (AIQ)
• Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS)
• Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST)
• Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills (ACIS)

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide direct clinical care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, including assessments and treatment in both group and individual sessions. You will help develop and implement OT treatment plans based on assessments, diagnosis, and identified needs, managing caseloads effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

5 Reasons to Apply Today

1. We care about our service users
2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
3. Induction and service line training in your area of interest
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development, and training
5. Support for your professional growth and confidence building

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre with resources for exercise, recipes, financial, and mental health support
• And much more

A career at Cygnet offers excellent benefits, supporting your personal and professional wellbeing. Apply now to enjoy rewarding career prospects and growth opportunities.