About the role
Occupational Therapist
Location: Essex
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their mental health and rehabilitation services. The role involves providing person-centred OT interventions to support recovery, independence, and daily functioning for clients with a variety of mental health and neuro-rehabilitation needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of clients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions using therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training
- Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews
Requirements
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience in occupational therapy, ideally with mental health or neuro-rehabilitation
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, gym membership, IT equipment
- Career development, training, and leadership opportunities
- Supportive, recovery-focused working environment