About this role
Job summary We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working part time, 24 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Williams.
This is an exciting post for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession within this role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role offers a unique opportunity within Neuropsychiatry Services here at St Williams. The service consists of in-patient rehabilitation at St Williams, stepdown service at River View and inputting into the Hyper-acute pathway at Cygnet Victoria House.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Are you already an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in this area of work and a desire to enhance your knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy.
About Us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line: Neuropsychiatry
Summary
The post holder will work at Cygnet St Williams and will be clinically supervised by the Head OT onsite.
Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 4 equivalent)
Site: Cygnet St Williams
Salary: £17,296.00 per year
Hours: 24 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: June 2026
Responsible for:
Supporting OT service delivery within the Neuropsychiatry Services Working under the supervision of the Head Occupational Therapist at Cygnet St WilliamsCygnet St Williams (Darlington, Northeast):
This is an exciting post for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession within this role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role offers a unique opportunity within Neuropsychiatry Services here at St Williams. The ser vice consists of in-patient rehabilitation at St Williams, stepdown service at River View and inputting into the Hyper-acute pathway at Cygnet Victoria House.
The Unit has access to its own occupational therapy resources, including a Therapy kitchen, Multi-functional outdoor space, including gardens and accessible bathrooms. In addition to this, the OT team have a close working relationship with other members of the clinical team
Cygnet St Williams is a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery, as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntingtons Disease, a caring and longer-term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.
You will be responsible for providing direct clinical interventions under the direction of an experienced, qualified Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will assess, implement and develop an occupational therapy treatment programme to meet the patients needs to support them with their recovery in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
You will carry a clinical caseload on your identified wards, working closely with the multi-disciplinary teams. Joint working across the different wards will provide additional learning and professional development opportunities. In-house and external training is provided (as required) to support you in developing your professional skills.
Cygnet St Williams has received the highest possible rating following a comprehensive assessment as part of Headways Approved Provider Scheme.
The scheme uses specialist standards designed to reflect the complex and highly individual needs of people living with acquired brain injuries (ABI), evaluating services including hospitals, neuro-rehabilitation units, residential homes and respite facilities.
Cygnet St Williams was rated Outstanding a cross all assessment domains, including Workforce Development and Governance, Leadership, Management and Quality, Culture, Systems and Processes, Service Delivery and Environment.
Inspectors praised the services person-centred approach, compassionate and trauma-informed care, and the way patients are actively involved in decisions about their treatment and recovery.
Join our outstanding, supportive and friendly team and make an application today.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 185 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.
Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.
We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits
Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and menta l health advice. Plus much more A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we would be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter): at [email protected] or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at [email protected]
RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*
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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
Darlington
DL1 2LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)