Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ability to accurately observe basic function and ability
- Skills and Experience
High level of written and verbal communication
- Skills and Experience
Effective use of IT
- Skills and Experience
Experience in using activities as a therapeutic medium
- Education/ Qualifications
English/ Maths GCSE 4 (C) or equivalent 5 GCSEs Between 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of supporting people with activities of daily living
- Knowledge
Awareness of different mental health conditions
- Skills and Experience
Full valid driving license and access to a car for business use/ Ability to travel between community sites in a efficient and timely manner
- Skills and Experience
Experience in Group facilitation
- Education/ Qualifications
Relevant healthcare experience
- Education/ Qualifications
Experience of working with others
Job overview
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.
Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.
This may close early if sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you are interested in working with those with mental health difficulties, if you are looking towards a potential change in career direction, if you enjoy working as part of a team, but are able to use your initiative, then this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the wider community mental health Occupational Therapy team in Colchester.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy provision that works as an integral part of the Community Mental Health team serving the North East Essex Locality.
The post holder will be guided by senior OT team members in all aspects supporting the delivery of specific treatment interventions to those within the service on either an individual or group basis.
You will have the opportunity to work with clients within their homes, the community, remotely and at the team base.
As part of the team you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in Mental health, and learn about specific approaches and management of certain conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful post holder will be guided in working with adults with a variety of serious mental health conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will facilitate your work.
You will be working to support recovery, helping individuals develop strategies to manage their mental health and encourage positive rehabilitation.
You will be expected to be willing and able to work across a range of community sites and travel in a time efficient manner.
Additional details are held within the detailed job description.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Assistant - Community Adult Mental Health with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Rochford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata for part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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