Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapy Assistant
If you are interested in working with individuals with mental health difficulties, seeking a potential career change, enjoy teamwork, and can use your initiative, this role might be suitable for you.
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the community mental health Occupational Therapy team in Tendring.
The post involves supporting the delivery of treatment interventions to clients both individually and in groups, guided by senior team members. You will have opportunities to work with clients in their homes, within the community, remotely, and at the team base.
This role offers a chance to develop your skills and knowledge in mental health, learning about specific approaches and condition management.
We value staff who share our Trust's core values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, we offer benefits including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS staff discounts
* Excellent training opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The chance to work bank shifts and gain diverse experience
* Salary Sacrifice schemes such as lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer policy
The Trust encourages flexible working; you are welcome to discuss options with the recruiting manager from day one.
Join our Staff Bank to access additional shift opportunities across hospital and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically, with no obligation to work extra shifts unless desired. If joining in a fixed-term role, please indicate your interest in the staff bank on your application.
The successful candidate will work with individuals experiencing various mental health conditions, supporting recovery, developing management strategies, and encouraging positive rehabilitation. Further details are available in the full job description.
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