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Base: Cygnet Oaks - Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4PX

Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Or, are you a Band 5 ready for your next challenge or an emerging Band 6 looking for a change? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.

Cygnet Oaks is a 35-bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus supported by Clinical Leads and Occupational Therapy Directors. We use evidence-based practice within our service lines, with Occupational Therapists playing a key role. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will assess and treat occupational dysfunction under supervision, with opportunities to supervise others and support student education. This role offers learning, development, and research opportunities, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOT's Career Development Framework.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. With over 10,000 employees supporting more than 2,800 individuals across England, Scotland, and Wales, we deliver pioneering services with outstanding outcomes. Our teams include over 150 Occupational Therapists, who collaborate across the group and participate in service development and specialist interest groups.

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About Us

Cygnet Health Care has been providing health and social care services since 1988 across the UK.

Your Role

Service Line: Mental Health Adults Rehabilitation (Male)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist for our team at Cygnet Oaks, at Band 5 or Band 6 level depending on experience.

Post: Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Salary: £31,317 - £38,122 (Band 5); £39,015 - £46,981 (Band 6), dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, maternity cover)

Start Date: October 2025

About the site:

Cygnet Oaks is a 35-bed high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men, with two wards: The Lodge (20 beds) for initial recovery and stepping down from acute or low secure services, and The House (15 beds) for ongoing care. The Lodge includes a 4-bed step-through service for preparing for community placement.

Our multidisciplinary team offers tailored interventions, including occupational therapy, psychology, and psychiatry, to support service users in stabilizing and reintegrating into society. The occupational therapy department focuses on enabling service users to engage in meaningful activities, develop skills for independence, and improve quality of life through a comprehensive therapy programme.

Located near Barnsley town centre, the service promotes social inclusion through pathways linking care plans with community activities.

Led by our occupational therapy directors, supporting over 150 Occupational Therapists and 300 support staff. We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for involvement in service development and specialist interest groups.

We provide comprehensive preceptorship and induction programmes, supporting new therapists through their transition into our team.

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This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, to check for any previous criminal convictions.