We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury - Dunes (Acute Mental Health Service and PICU Service)Main duties of the jobAt 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 usCygnet 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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£26,086 to £26,086 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVP7C7CB6B1Job locationsBuryBL8 2BSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleOT Assistant to the Occupational Therapists in Acute Mental Health Service and PICU Service in Cygnet Hospital Dunes - BuryWe are looking for the ideal candidates for an OT Assistant role. We need people with some experience in the field of mental health, who can demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Therapy processes and interventions and can take a hands on approach. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. These services are fast paced, challenging and very rewarding.Are you ready to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession within this role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? This role offers a unique opportunity within male Acute and PICU mental health services, many of whom are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983; amended 2007.Each ward in The Dunes Hospital has access to their own Occupational Therapy resources including an OT kitchen and an Activity Room in addition to other shared resources including a gym and a sensory room.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 2 wards under the direction of the OT. These wards offer support to patients experiencing complex mental health challenges, with behaviours that challenge. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary teams for each ward. In house and external training is provided (as required) to support you to develop your professional skills.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder 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.5 reasons why you should make an application today * We care about people in our services
Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills
You will be 1 of 7 Occupational Therapy Assistants within the Cygnet Hospital Bury Site and 14 experienced Occupational Therapists also on-site to support your learning and development within the field of Occupational therapy in mental health services.
National networks of over 150 OTs & over 300 OTAs and Activity Coordinators in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS.
Low caseload number to support intensive focused interventions.
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 mental 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, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Heather Clift Head OT Cygnet Hospital Dunes Bury, heatherclift@cygnethealth.co.uk or Ruth Hudson Regional Lead OT Cygnet Bury Hospitals, ruthhudson@cygnethealth.co.ukRequirements The successful candidate will be required to u Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleOT Assistant to the Occupational Therapists in Acute Mental Health Service and PICU Service in Cygnet Hospital Dunes - BuryWe are looking for the ideal candidates for an OT Assistant role. We need people with some experience in the field of mental health, who can demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Therapy processes and interventions and can take a hands on approach. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. These services are fast paced, challenging and very rewarding.Are you ready to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession within this role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? This role offers a unique opportunity within male Acute and PICU mental health services, many of whom are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983; amended 2007.Each ward in The Dunes Hospital has access to their own Occupational Therapy resources including an OT kitchen and an Activity Room in addition to other shared resources including a gym and a sensory room.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 2 wards under the direction of the OT. These wards offer support to patients experiencing complex mental health challenges, with behaviours that challenge. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary teams for each ward. In house and external training is provided (as required) to support you to develop your professional skills.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder 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.5 reasons why you should make an application today * We care about people in our services
Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills
You will be 1 of 7 Occupational Therapy Assistants within the Cygnet Hospital Bury Site and 14 experienced Occupational Therapists also on-site to support your learning and development within the field of Occupational therapy in mental health services.
National networks of over 150 OTs & over 300 OTAs and Activity Coordinators in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS.
Low caseload number to support intensive focused interventions.
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 mental 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, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Heather Clift Head OT Cygnet Hospital Dunes Bury, heatherclift@cygnethealth.co.uk or Ruth Hudson Regional Lead OT Cygnet Bury Hospitals, ruthhudson@cygnethealth.co.ukRequirements The successful candidate will be required to uPerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential
