Occupational Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 15 December 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to work within the Adult Forensic Secure Mental Health setting, providing a quality service to service users who are deemed to have complex and challenging mental health needs.
You would work alongside a large established team of Occupational Therapists and support staff to deliver a clinical programme of individual and group work.
The Occupational Therapy service has a wide range of resources that support the patient journey towards discharge. These include a dedicated skills and education centre, a fully equipped gymnasium and sports hall and access to the unit Recovery Academy.
The department is committed to staff wellbeing and progression. Regular supervision, the appraisal process and continuing development opportunities are established and welcomed.
Applicants should note that an enhanced disclosure check via the DBS will be required before appointment.
Main duties of the job
To work with Occupational Therapists to address the following in groups and in one to one sessions:-
- Motivation for Occupation - To support, motivate and encourage patients to engage in Occupational Therapy interventions.
- Pattern of Occupation - To support patients to address their Activities of Daily Living needs and work towards an organised and productive daily routine.
- Communication and Interaction Skills - To work with patients to develop and improve all aspects of their communication skills to enable them to function in all aspects of their daily lives.
- Process Skills - To support patients to develop skills in organisation, problem solving, concentration and memory.
- Motor Skills - To support patients to develop the necessary physical skills which will enable them to function independently
- Environment - To enable patients to function as independently as possible, maximise opportunities to learn new or maintain existing skills and minimise the impact of the restrictive environment.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7571279
Job locations
Riverside centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Riverside centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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