Senior CMHT Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – Hackney

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Hourly Pay

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Diverse Caseload

Vibrant Location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Hackney, London. This on-site, full-time role offers an hourly rate of up to £30 and the opportunity to impact adults with complex mental health needs.

You will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions, coordinate care plans, work within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Community Mental Health Experience: Previous experience working within Adult Mental Health Services
• Care Coordination Skills: Experience managing caseloads and coordinating care plans
• Assessment Expertise: Strong skills in mental health assessments, risk assessments, and care planning
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Multidisciplinary Working: Ability to work effectively within integrated health and social care teams
• Record Keeping: Experience maintaining accurate clinical documentation and reports

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults experiencing a range of mental health needs
• Act as Care Coordinator for community service users in line with CPA and service requirements
• Undertake comprehensive mental health, functional, and risk assessments
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions that promote recovery, independence, and social inclusion
• Support carers and families through advice, education, and therapeutic interventions
• Participate in a Duty Rota, responding to urgent referrals and emerging risks
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, partner agencies, and community services
• Conduct holistic psychosocial assessments and identify strengths-based outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records and reports
• Support and mentor junior staff, students, and trainees
• Engage in supervision, reflective practice, service development, and quality improvement activities

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Hackney, London. This on-site, full-time role offers an hourly rate of up to £30 and the opportunity to impact adults with complex mental health needs.

You will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions, coordinate care plans, work within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.