NHS

Occupational Therapy Technician


PayCompetitive
LocationYork/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: L0042-25-0218?language=en&page=921&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

      Main duties of the job

      "When you find somewhere like this, it's amazing. Jennifer, former patient. Without all the help, I wouldn't be back at home with my husband".

      At Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, our work changes lives just ask Jennifer. A retired volunteer who valued her independence, Jennifer's life was turned upside down after a fall led to a fractured hip and a brain injury. When she arrived at Woodlands, she was anxious, dependent on others for basic care, and struggling to communicate and remember. Thanks to the dedication of our multidisciplinary team including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and nursing Jennifer made a remarkable recovery.

      Through personalised therapy, she regained her strength, rebuilt her confidence, and returned home to live independently with her husband. Her story is a powerful example of the role our team plays in helping people rediscover their independence and as our new Occupational Therapy Technician, you could be part of that journey too.

      Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

      About us

      Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

      Details

      Date posted

      16 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £28,138.50 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      008834

      Job locations

      York - Woodlands

      York

      Yorkshire

      YO10 3HU


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What you'll be working:

      This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

      What you'll be doing:

      As an Occupational Therapy Technician, you’ll work under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver hands-on, practical rehabilitation support. You will:

      • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions in a range of settings
      • Assist in developing and delivering tailored therapy programmes
      • Manage your own caseload of non-complex patients under OT supervision
      • Complete elements of occupational therapy assessments and contribute to outcome measurements
      • Support equipment ordering and maintenance, including monthly audits
      • Record and report progress, risks, and outcomes clearly and accurately
      • Assist with discharge planning and home environment assessments
      • Educate and motivate patients, families, and carers in therapeutic activities
      • Contribute to case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
      • Provide support and guidance to students and junior staff
      • Undertake relevant admin, clinical documentation, and housekeeping tasks
      • Help ensure high standards in health, safety, and patient safeguarding

      What to look forward to:

      • 25 days plus bank holidays
      • Birthday off
      • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
      • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
      • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
      • A Nest Personal Pension account
      • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
      • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
      • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
      • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
      • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What you'll be working:

      This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

      What you'll be doing:

      As an Occupational Therapy Technician, you’ll work under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver hands-on, practical rehabilitation support. You will:

      • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions in a range of settings
      • Assist in developing and delivering tailored therapy programmes
      • Manage your own caseload of non-complex patients under OT supervision
      • Complete elements of occupational therapy assessments and contribute to outcome measurements
      • Support equipment ordering and maintenance, including monthly audits
      • Record and report progress, risks, and outcomes clearly and accurately
      • Assist with discharge planning and home environment assessments
      • Educate and motivate patients, families, and carers in therapeutic activities
      • Contribute to case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
      • Provide support and guidance to students and junior staff
      • Undertake relevant admin, clinical documentation, and housekeeping tasks
      • Help ensure high standards in health, safety, and patient safeguarding

      What to look forward to:

      • 25 days plus bank holidays
      • Birthday off
      • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
      • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
      • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
      • A Nest Personal Pension account
      • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
      • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
      • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
      • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
      • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience in a healthcare, therapy, or rehabilitation setting (essential)
      • Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
      • Empathy, patience, and a proactive, can-do attitude
      • Understanding of rehabilitation principles and therapeutic support
      • Willingness to learn and complete relevant competencies
      • Commitment to personal development and CPD
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience in a healthcare, therapy, or rehabilitation setting (essential)
      • Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
      • Empathy, patience, and a proactive, can-do attitude
      • Understanding of rehabilitation principles and therapeutic support
      • Willingness to learn and complete relevant competencies
      • Commitment to personal development and CPD

      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

      Active Care Group

      Address

      York - Woodlands

      York

      Yorkshire

      YO10 3HU


      Employer's website

      https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Active Care Group

      Address

      York - Woodlands

      York

      Yorkshire

      YO10 3HU


      Employer's website

      https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • 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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