Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Job summary

Base: Oakhurst Lodge, 137 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AW & Devon Lodge, 23A Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FL

Are you a Band 5 ready for your next challenge or an emerging Band 6 looking for a change? Would you like to explore a more rewarding clinical and managerial challenge? This could be your perfect opportunity.

Oakhurst Lodge is an 8 placement specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Devon Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Main duties of the job

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. An integral part of this role will be supporting student education within the team.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 09 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £32,772 to £39,464 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: VP1B4EB06C
• Job locations: Southampton, SO40 7AW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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

About Us

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

Your Role

Service Line: Learning Disability Other (ASD Residential)

Summary of the role

Role: Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Hours: 4 days a week, 32 hours

Locations:

• Oakhurst Lodge, 137 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AW
• Devon Lodge, 23A Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FL

Salary range: FTE: £40,966 £49,330 per year, dependent on experience. This equates to: £32,772 - £39,464 per year

Devon Lodge and Oakhurst Lodge are specialist residential services for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. The services are part of 5 homes in the South West, across Dorset and Hampshire, and aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team. The occupational therapy team across the 5 homes consists of 3 occupational therapists, supported by a clinical lead OT who steers the model of care and OT pathway. The wider team includes Psychology and Speech and Language therapy, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways. The services also have activity coordinators, who support the delivery of meaningful occupations. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of specialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.

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.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with a Sensory-Integration trained Occupational th erapist
• 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.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• 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 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Sheeba Devendran sheebadevendran1@cygnethealth.co.uk

RequirementsThe 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*

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