Occupational Therapy Assistant - Community Adult Mental Health

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester (VT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the community mental health OT team. You will work with clients within their homes, in the community, remotely and at the team base to support recovery and rehabilitation.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in mental health interventions and to collaborate with a wider community mental health team serving the North East Essex locality.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of specific treatment interventions to those within the service, individually or in groups.
• Work with clients in their homes, in the community, remotely and at the team base.

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Community Adult Mental Health

Company:

Company: Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

This may close early if sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you are interested in working with those with mental health difficulties, if you are looking towards a potential change in career direction, if you enjoy working as part of a team, but are able to use your initiative, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the wider community mental health Occupational Therapy team in Colchester.

The post holder will be part of the Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy provision that works as an integral part of the Community Mental Health team serving the North East Essex Locality.

The post holder will be guided by senior OT team members in all aspects supporting the delivery of specific treatment interventions to those within the service on either an individual or group basis.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients within their homes, the community, remotely and at the team base.

As part of the team you will have the opportunityto develop your skills and knowledge in Mental health, and learn about specific approaches and management of certain conditions.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The successful post holder will be guided in working with adults with a variety of serious mental health conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will facilitate your work.

You will be working to support recovery, helping individuals develop strategies to manage their mental health and encourage positive rehabilitation.

You will be expected to be willing and able to work across a range of community sites and travel in a time efficient manner.

Additional details are held within the detailed job description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026