Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Location:Halifax (with work across additional services in Leeds)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM (30-minute break)
P4 is working along side our client who is looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapis t to join their 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 part in supporting recovery and promoting independence through high-quality interventions in a mental health supported living setting.
For over 20 years, they have 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.
They are 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 needswith mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile.
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:
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.TPBN1_UKTJ