Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mental Health (Recovery & Rehabilitation)

Location:

Bancroft Care Centre, Mansfield

Salary:

Competitive

Hours:

Full-time / Flexible Working Considered

Join a Brand-New Service with a Bold Vision for Recovery

Are you passionate about helping people regain independence and live meaningful lives? We're excited to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced

Occupational Therapy Assistant

to our

newly commissioned, purpose-built mental health nursing home

, designed to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care for adults with enduring mental health conditions Working as part of a fully integrated, on-site

multidisciplinary team

, you'll play a key role in supporting service users' rehabilitation and recovery journeys through purposeful activity, skill-building, and structured routines - all within a modern, therapeutic setting that values creativity, autonomy, and innovation.

Why This Role?

A Fresh Start

- Be part of a brand-new service and help shape the occupational therapy pathway from the ground up

Collaborative Culture

- Work closely with an in-house OT, psychologist, nurses, and support workers in a holistic team

A Voice That's Heard

- Your ideas, experience, and input will help us develop meaningful, person-centred systems

Professional Growth

- Access training, mentoring, and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects

What You'll Do:

Support the planning and delivery of therapeutic, recovery-focused activities Encourage and motivate service users to develop daily living skills and routines Assist with assessments and monitor progress in collaboration with the OT Help create structured, engaging environments that support wellbeing and independence Contribute ideas to programme development and evaluation

About You:

Previous experience supporting adults with complex or enduring mental health needs Passionate about recovery, rehabilitation, and meaningful activity Creative, patient, and proactive in your approach Team player with strong communication and organisational skills Eager to contribute to service development and quality improvement

What We Offer:

An exciting role in a brand-new, purpose-designed facility Opportunities to contribute to the creation of a dynamic and responsive OT service Ongoing training and development to grow your clinical knowledge and skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BancOTA
Expected start date: 25/08/2025