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The starting salary for this role is 42,239 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

This role is based in Woking with a view to county coverage as part of the Enabling Independence Team. Surrey offer agile working where you will be able to work flexibly from both the office and home.

The Mental Health Service is seeking to appoint an Occupational Therapist to join the Enabling Independence Team. Applications from newly qualified OTs are welcomed for this post and will be provided with full professional development support.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Team

Surrey County Council is committed to transforming the way it delivers adult social care. As part of this transformation, a new Occupational Therapist role has been created within the Enabling Independence Team (EIT).

The primary focus of EIT is to support individuals living with mental health conditions and/or substance misuse issues that have resulted in social care needs. The support we offer is grounded in strengths-based, goal-oriented practice. We believe that by exploring people's goals and aspirations-and recognising the strengths they already have or can access-we can help individuals stay independent for longer and remain connected to their communities.

This new role reflects our belief that the occupational therapy approach aligns closely with the EIT model and that the addition of an OT will enhance the service's ability to support people holistically and creatively.

You'll be joining a multi-skilled team that includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, a Senior Occupational Therapist, AMHPs, reablement workers, Assistant Social Care Practitioners, and an Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist within our team, you'll work directly with individuals to assess their strengths, needs, and aspirations, while managing the impact of physical and mental health conditions on their daily lives through proportionate assessments. You'll help clients build routines, manage their home environments, and gain confidence in everyday tasks, using occupational therapy approaches to foster independence, reduce isolation, and connect them with meaningful community resources.

You'll also provide clinical insight and practical strategies to colleagues handling complex cases, contribute to the development of skills gain programmes, and support team learning through reflective practice and informal training. Your role will involve applying key legislation, including conducting mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, and specialist mental health evaluations. You'll carry out moving and handling risk assessments, recommend equipment and major adaptations, and deliver rehabilitation interventions that empower individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Safeguarding responsibilities will be part of your remit, ensuring the wellbeing of those in your care. You'll collaborate across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to coordinate community support, including safe hospital discharge planning. Managing a caseload of adults, you'll uphold high standards of person-centred care, engage in supervision and performance reviews, and support innovation through the integration of digital tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance client engagement and streamline practice.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting with evidence of a good mental health working perspective
• Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments, familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.
• Knowledge of physical and mental health conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family with a good understanding of and ability to assess and manage risk

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

The closing date for this advert is 05/10/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being?
Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy?
If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

• Role : Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
• Location : Reading
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Age Group : Children aged 5 to 11
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

As a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist , you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being?
Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy?
If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

• Role : Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
• Location : Reading
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Age Group : Children aged 5 to 11
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

As a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist , you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

About Us

At Oxfordshire County Council, you do not just work for us… you learn, grow, and thrive with us.

Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we are here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.

Combined with a passion to do adult social care differently, our vision empowers you to play a lead role in helping people stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible and to deliver a genuine tailor-made approach to care . 

We support this by providing:

• Autonomy to do your role with an approach that supports The Oxfordshire Way .
• Job swap opportunities to explore different areas of adult social care.
• Stable leadership support and mentorship, with regular group and 1:1 supervision.
• Continuous opportunities to develop through the organisation. 

Because we know that when you thrive, the people you work with thrive.

We are an agile team with offices linked to each of our four teams across the county of Oxfordshire. We have vacancies across our four Home First Neighbourhood Teams

These teams have office bases in City, North, West/Vale, and South Oxfordshire

A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported. Any applicants will be able to highlight their desired location during the recruitment process.

About the Role

Our Home First Neighbourhood Teams support the residents of Oxfordshire in having their needs assessed and met in their own homes, rather than at a hospital bed side . 

 Home First D2A, encourages creative thinking, ideas, and innovations to support the development of the service from all our employees. 

 As part of our team, you will:

• Work closely with our reablement providers and the voluntary sector you will support and guide people to regain independence in their own home using a strength-based approach to goal(HC1)   planning during short term intermediate care provision.  This intervention will be provided following discharge from hospital or to help prevent admission to hospital.
• Draw upon your skills and knowledge in activity analysis, assistive technology, aids, and minor adaptations to support the reduction in formal care wherever possible. Moving and Handling skills will also be required.

Our Values 

Our organisational values underpin everything we do and say and are supported by policies, processes, and guidance. In short, our values describe ‘the way we do things here’ so that we deliver great services for our residents. Our values are:

• Always learning
• Be kind and care.
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently.

Everyone that works for us demonstrates their commitment to these values. We will ask you to demonstrate your commitment to these values, and their associated behaviours, throughout the application process.

About you 

You are…

• Always learning as a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and natural entrepreneurial qualities. 
• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility,  you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring , with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. 
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Passionate about following the professional standards(HC1)   of RCOT .

Rewards and Benefits

Learn more about how you learn , grow, and thrive with us…

• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses f newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a PEP BIA or AMHP
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?

An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN and SEMH school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

You will be working with students aged 5 to 19 who may have Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with their emotional regulation, self-esteem, behaviour, and engagement in learning.

Key Details:

• Role: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Reading
• Salary: 89-100 per day
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, Education, or Criminology graduates, or anyone passionate about mental health and child development

As a Mental Health Assistant you will help implement therapeutic and trauma-informed practises within the classroom setting to help students manage anxiety and build confidence. You will work closely with SEN professionals, therapists and teachers to ensure consistent care and create a safe, calm and nurturing environment for students to thrive.

This Mental Health Assistant role is perfect for aspiring Psychologists, Youth Workers, Therapists, Teachers, or Social Workers looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting. You'll receive full training and support from a highly experienced team committed to inclusive education and emotional wellbeing.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and motivated to make a lasting impact on young lives - apply now!

Apply directly via this advert or contact Ed at Academics for more information.

Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?

An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN and SEMH school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

You will be working with students aged 5 to 19 who may have Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with their emotional regulation, self-esteem, behaviour, and engagement in learning.

Key Details:

• Role: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Reading
• Salary: 89-100 per day
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, Education, or Criminology graduates, or anyone passionate about mental health and child development

As a Mental Health Assistant you will help implement therapeutic and trauma-informed practises within the classroom setting to help students manage anxiety and build confidence. You will work closely with SEN professionals, therapists and teachers to ensure consistent care and create a safe, calm and nurturing environment for students to thrive.

This Mental Health Assistant role is perfect for aspiring Psychologists, Youth Workers, Therapists, Teachers, or Social Workers looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting. You'll receive full training and support from a highly experienced team committed to inclusive education and emotional wellbeing.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and motivated to make a lasting impact on young lives - apply now!

Apply directly via this advert or contact Ed at Academics for more information.

Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a leading private mental health provider, who are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team in Thatcham, Berkshire.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

• Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
• Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
• Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
• Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

• Occupational Therapy profession qualification
• Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable individuals with learning disabilities and mental illness

You will work at our location in Thatcham which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder.

Apply today!

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a leading private mental health provider, who are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team in Thatcham, Berkshire.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

• Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
• Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
• Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
• Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

• Occupational Therapy profession qualification
• Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable individuals with learning disabilities and mental illness

You will work at our location in Thatcham which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder.

Apply today!