Occupational Therapy Assistant

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £28,826.70 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

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Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to develop your knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to support the development and delivery of occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist neurocognitive service in Corwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £28,826.70 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide direct clinical interventions delegated by the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to the assessment process, deliver and review graded occupational interventions, and support individuals to work towards their agreed care and rehabilitation goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 165 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.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the hi gh 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

Alex Scordis Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT for Neuropsychiatry) at

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

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