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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Description
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- Roseacre Ward Highly Specialised Personality Disorder service for women
- Kingswood Ward High Dependency Rehabilitation service for men
- Bearsted Ward Specialist PICU Service for Men
- Saltwood Ward Male low secure ward
- Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
- Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
- Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
- Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
- Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
- Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence
- We care about people in our services
- We are a very supportive and friendly team
- You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
- We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
- We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and offer e-learning and training opportunities on a multitude of mental health topics
- A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
- Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
- Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
- A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
- Roseacre Ward Highly Specialised Personality Disorder service for women
- Kingswood Ward High Dependency Rehabilitation service for men
- Bearsted Ward Specialist PICU Service for Men
- Saltwood Ward Male low secure ward
- Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
- Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
- Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
- Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
- Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
- Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence
- We care about people in our services
- We are a very supportive and friendly team
- You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
- We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
- We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and offer e-learning and training opportunities on a multitude of mental health topics
- A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
- Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
- Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
- A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
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Job summary
We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working full-time, 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,612.50 to £29,137.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP0C09AD4B
Job locations
Maidstone
ME14 5FT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Post:Occupational Therapy Assistant
Salary: £28612.50, moves to £29137.50 after probation and after 18 months goes to £29662.50.
Base: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, ME14 5FT
Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.
Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, ME14 5FT
Service Line: Roseacre Ward, Female Personality Disorder Unit
Summary of the site: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.
The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.
Summary of the ward: Roseacre is Cygnet Hospital Maidstones Personality Disorder service for Women. Roseacre supports women with a history of Personality Disorder, self-harm and trauma. You do not need experience in Personality Disorder services; however a willingness to learn new skills.
By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment individuals arrive.
Our recovery programme is delivered in a culture that balances risk management with therapeutic optimism, where men have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will need in a completely safe environment.
MDT: There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychologist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.
In this role you will:
If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
Job responsibilities
Post:Occupational Therapy Assistant
Salary: £28612.50, moves to £29137.50 after probation and after 18 months goes to £29662.50.
Base: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, ME14 5FT
Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.
Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, ME14 5FT
Service Line: Roseacre Ward, Female Personality Disorder Unit
Summary of the site: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.
The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.
Summary of the ward: Roseacre is Cygnet Hospital Maidstones Personality Disorder service for Women. Roseacre supports women with a history of Personality Disorder, self-harm and trauma. You do not need experience in Personality Disorder services; however a willingness to learn new skills.
By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment individuals arrive.
Our recovery programme is delivered in a culture that balances risk management with therapeutic optimism, where men have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will need in a completely safe environment.
MDT: There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychologist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.
In this role you will:
If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
General Requirements
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General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Maidstone
ME14 5FT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Maidstone
ME14 5FT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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