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Location: Heathy House, Halifax (with work across additional services in Leeds)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute break)
Active Pathways is looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team in Yorkshire. You will be joining a dynamic group of professionals committed to excellence and innovation in care.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting recovery and promoting independence through high-quality interventions in a mental health supported living setting.
About Active Pathways
For over 20 years, Active Pathways has been providing recovery-focused mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services across Lancashire and Yorkshire. We specialise in mental health supported living, offering tailored care and support to individuals on their recovery journey.
We are proud to have services rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. Our core values are Passion, Safety, and Quality, and we are committed to making a positive difference every day.
About The Therapy Team
In this supportive environment, you will collaborate closely with colleagues who share a passion for improving lives. Our team includes:
* A Consultant Clinical Psychologist who also serves as Head of Therapy
* A Lead Occupational Therapist
* A Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist
* A Specialist Occupational Therapist
* Additional Occupational Therapists, together with an Occupational Therapy Assistant
* Three Assistant Psychologists
You will work alongside a fellow Band 5 Occupational Therapist and an Assistant Psychologist, ensuring that you are fully supported through dedicated supervision from a Band 7 OT who oversees services in both Yorkshire and Lancashire, as well as further guidance from the Lead OT and Head of Therapies.
Responsibilities
* Providing one-to-one and group interventions designed to enhance daily living skills and promote social inclusion.
* Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans that address the unique journey of each service user.
* Contributing to the development of Occupational Therapy pathways and participating in initiatives that drive service enhancements.
* Offering support across three sites in Halifax and Seacroft, Leeds. Travel between sites will be ad-hoc and driven by service user needs – with mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile.
About The Services
* Heathy House is a 10-bed rehabilitation service that provides a step-down residential service for individuals with mental health needs.
* Park Place is a purpose-built supported living development that provides care for individuals with mental health conditions.
* Millcroft is a purpose-built step-down residential rehabilitation service, specialising in mental health support.
Experience Required
* A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
* At least 6 months post-graduate experience, preferably within mental health settings.
* A proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a varied caseload, and who demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and service users.
* A valid driving licence and access to a car, due to the requirement for multi-site travel.
Benefits
* In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day's annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
* Workplace Pension Scheme.
* Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to Blue Light Card Membership.
* Free DBS check and parking on-site.
* Refer a Friend scheme.
* Supportive and friendly work environment.
If you are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of those on their recovery journey in a mental health supported living setting, we would love to hear from you.
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.
Apply today and be part of our expanding team of dedicated professionals.
* While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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