Job summary Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting? Main duties of the job Sites: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA3 7BQ Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston super Mare, BS22 9UZ Please note the postholder would need to have access to their own vehicle as the services are far apart. 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. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.10 an hour plus 12.07% A/L Contract Bank Duration 1 years Working pattern Flexible working Reference number VPE735DA61 Job locations Western-Super-Mare TA3 7BQ Job description Job responsibilities Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting? About Us Cygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role: Bank Occupational Therapy Assistant Hours: ad-hoc shifts during Monday to Friday (9:00am and 5:00pm). Currently we are looking for someone to join us for 8 week blocks for either 4 or 5 days per week. There will then be a break with some ad hoc opportunities for work before the next block of work starts again Salary: £13.10 per hour plus 12.07% A/L (FTE £27,250 per year) Sites: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA3 7BQ Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston super Mare, BS22 9UZ Please note the postholder would need to have access to their own vehicle as the services are far apart. Occupational Therapy Directorate Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 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. 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. Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance. Job description Job responsibilities Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting? About Us Cygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role: Bank Occupational Therapy Assistant Hours: ad-hoc shifts during Monday to Friday (9:00am and 5:00pm). Currently we are looking for someone to join us for 8 week blocks for either 4 or 5 days per week. There will then be a break with some ad hoc opportunities for work before the next block of work starts again Salary: £13.10 per hour plus 12.07% A/L (FTE £27,250 per year) Sites: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA3 7BQ Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston super Mare, BS22 9UZ Please note the postholder would need to have access to their own vehicle as the services are far apart. Occupational Therapy Directorate Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 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. 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. Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above 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 Western-Super-Mare TA3 7BQ Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)