Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location: Heathy House, Halifax
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute break)

Active Pathways Ltd is seeking an experienced and passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Heathy House , a leading rehabilitation service dedicated to supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and promoting recovery.

About the Role:
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:
Provide high-quality OT interventions to promote recovery and independence.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised care plans.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify strengths and challenges in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Deliver group and one-to-one interventions that enhance daily living skills and encourage social inclusion.
Lead the development of OT pathways and contribute to service-wide improvements.
Occasionally travel to support our multisite services.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage a varied caseload under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist.
Develop, implement, and review personalised therapy goals with service users.
Promote community engagement and social participation through meaningful activities.
Mentor support staff and provide fieldwork placements for OT students.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

What You'll Need:
A recognised Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration.
At least 3 years of post-graduate experience, including a minimum of 2 years in mental health.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.

If you are passionate about mental health recovery and want to be part of an outstanding team within a values-driven organisation, apply today !

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this role. Do you require sponsorship, either now or in the future?
Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary actions or investigations in your previous roles?

Experience:
post-graduate: 3 years (preferred)
mental health: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
HCPC (preferred)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person