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:
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Conduct assessments of clients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs
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Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
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Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions using therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training
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Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care reviews
Requirements:
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BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
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HCPC registration
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Experience in occupational therapy, ideally with mental health or neuro-rehabilitation
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
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Flexible benefits including healthcare, gym membership, IT equipment
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Career development, training, and leadership opportunities
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Supportive, recovery-focused working environment