Job summary

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?

We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Main duties of the job

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site:Cygnet Sheffield, 83 East Bank Road

Service line:Mental Health Child and Adolescents

Contract:Full time

Hours:40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Salary:£28,826.70 per year

About us

Summary of the site

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, located on East Bank Road - is a purpose-built, therapeutic environment close to the city centre of Sheffield with a focus on supporting individuals to move along their care pathway towards independent living. Everyone has access to a range of social, therapeutic and activity spaces including classrooms, art rooms and gyms, teaching kitchens and gardens. It is a spacious and vibrant service providing positive and effective care with close links to local colleges and employers.

Griffin Ward (15 bed) and Unicorn Ward (10 bed) are our intensive support services for young people who require inpatient care within a robust, therapeutic setting. The services deliver tailored treatment packages in a safe, age-appropriate environment to reduce the risk of harm to self and others by improving their mental health. Each ward has their own Occupational Therapist, with whom you will work closely with, spending your week evenly across both services.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,826 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP159399AE

Job locations

Sheffield

S2 3PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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 therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Preceptorship & Induction:

Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first12 months to support and consolidate core skills. We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants and Activity Coordinators in your service line.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

1. We care about people in our services

2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist

3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism

4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist tr aining

5. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan helping you save for your future

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its 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, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: [email protected] (Lead Occupational Therapist) or [email protected] (Griffin Occupational Therapist)

Requirements 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*

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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 therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.Occupational Therapy Assistant Preceptorship & Induction:Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first12 months to support and consolidate core skills. We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants and Activity Coordinators in your service line.5 reasons why you should make an application today1. We care about people in our services2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist tr aining5. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Relocation package available Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its 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, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: [email protected] (Lead Occupational Therapist) or [email protected] (Griffin Occupational Therapist)Requirements 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* What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Sheffield

S2 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Sheffield

S2 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)