Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited
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Occupational Therapy Assistant – Cygnet Nield House
Are you a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for helping people develop their independence, confidence and engagement in meaningful activities?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our supportive Occupational Therapy team at Cygnet Nield House, working primarily within our specialist complex personality disorder service for women with or without disordered eating.
You’ll work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals to develop skills, overcome barriers to participation and work towards their personal recovery goals.
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services across England, Scotland and Wales.
Service Line: Personality Disorder
The post holder will work primarily on Clarion Ward at Cygnet Nield House, supporting the delivery of meaningful, recovery-focused Occupational Therapy interventions within our specialist personality disorder service.
Working under the guidance and clinical supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will support individuals to develop their occupational functioning, independence and quality of life.
The role also offers opportunities to contribute to Occupational Therapy provision on our acute ward, where clinically appropriate.
Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Site: Cygnet Nield House, Crewe
Salary: £17,296.02 per annum (pro rata from £28,826.70 full-time)
Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027
Cygnet Nield House (Crewe, Cheshire)
Cygnet Nield House is our 29-bed specialist mental health hospital for women, providing care and treatment across two distinct services.
Clarion Ward is our 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with or without disordered eating. The service supports individuals with complex emotional, behavioural and interpersonal needs through a phased, individualised treatment pathway.
Working collaboratively with individuals and the wider multidisciplinary team, the service focuses on promoting recovery, developing independence, improving occupational functioning and enhancing quality of life.
Compton Ward is our 15-bed acute mental health service, providing a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness.
Our Occupational Therapy team works collaboratively with individuals and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, independence and engagement in meaningful occupations.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our Occupational Therapy Directors, we have a strong and supportive network of over 175 Occupational Therapists working across a wide range of specialist services.
Working together as a professional community, we provide opportunities to share expertise, access peer support, participate in specialist interest groups and contribute to service development.
Each service line has a dedicated Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist who supports the development of evidence-based practice and specialist Occupational Therapy pathways.
We value the contribution of our Occupational Therapy Assistants and recognise the important role they play in delivering meaningful, person-centred interventions.
Occupational Therapy Induction and Development
All new starters will complete an induction incorporating local service orientation, Occupational Therapy processes and relevant service line training.
You will receive guidance, supervision and support from qualified Occupational Therapists, alongside opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within specialist mental health services.
We encourage continued professional development and provide opportunities to learn from colleagues across our wider Occupational Therapy network.
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Cygnet Health Care Benefits
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s 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 KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.uk or Megan Hicks (Regional Lead OT): at MeganHicks@cygnethealth.co.uk
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.
*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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At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.
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