Mental Health Community Occupational Therapist

Job Description Occupational Therapist Band 5/6 Monday Friday | 37.5hrs per week | Permanent Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeths, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community. Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist looking to begin your career in a supportive specialist environment? Or are you an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist ready for your next rewarding challenge? At St Elizabeths Centre, we have two vacancies available for passionate and motivated Band 5/6 Occupational Therapists to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs. One position is a permanent role, while the second is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity coveroffering an excellent opportunity to gain valuable specialist experience within a highly supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can develop specialist clinical skills, contribute to life-changing outcomes, and progress your professional development. Whether you're just starting your Occupational Therapy career or looking to take the next step, you'll be supported to thrive and make a real difference every day. As part of our Occupational Therapy team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions that support individuals to maximise their independence, participation, wellbeing, and quality of life. Depending on experience, the role can be offered at Band 5 or Band 6 level, with appropriate supervision and development support provided. Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, PBS Practitioners, Education, and Care teams Develop therapy programmes and specialist recommendations Provide advice, guidance, and training to staff and families Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and clinical reviews We are looking for someone who is compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic support. Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration (or pending registration for newly qualified applicants) Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) Opportunities for specialist training and career progression Beautiful countryside working environment with on-site facilities 27 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years service) Ongoing professional development and specialist training Influence the development of high-quality clinical practice across services A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking Free on-site parking Blue Light Card discounts Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Please complete an application form and upload your up-to-date CV via our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check. The advertised salary is based on full-time equivalent and will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Safeguarding & inclusion St Elizabeths Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.