At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health challenges through tailored occupational therapy interventions.
- Company: Options for Care, dedicated to empowering mental health recovery.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovative, evidence-based practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a compassionate team.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy and a passion for mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Occupational Therapist - Fixed-Term Contract (6-months Maternity Cover) who is passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. We are specifically seeking a self‑motivated and caring individual who will make a positive contribution to the well‑being of our patients through the delivery of high quality evidence‑based care.
We are keen to meet candidates with a recovery focused ethos, who are willing to commit to building and sustaining good therapeutic relationships and positive engagement with patients. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans.
A therapeutic programme of individual and group interventions will be delivered in collaboration with OT assistants, activity workers and the multi‑disciplinary team for effective recovery and discharge. The role will also provide opportunities to bring new ideas to develop the delivery of occupational therapy for service users.
Our two established hospitals, Montague Court and Dartmouth House, have successfully supported the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses. We also have Orchard House, our recovery home, which provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals on their journey to mental health recovery. Furthermore, we have recently opened Stanford Court, a male high‑dependency rehabilitation unit.
The role involves contributing to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting, providing assessment and treatment of occupational needs under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi‑disciplinary team, and promoting enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
We offer best‑practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well‑being.
Values
The individual is at the heart of everything we do. We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships. We deliver and continuously evaluate high‑quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
At Options for Care, we understand the importance of delivering tailored and holistic support to our service users. Our dedicated team is committed to providing relationship‑centred interventions that are grounded in evidence‑based practices. To ensure that we consistently meet our service users' needs, we use recognised assessment tools to track outcomes and make adjustments as needed. Our goal is to empower our service users to live in the least restrictive setting feasible while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Dartmouth House is a 16‑bed male long‑term complex care mental health rehabilitation unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. Montague Court is an 18‑bed male long‑term complex care mental health rehabilitation unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Stanford Court will be a 23‑bed male mental health inpatient unit based in Highgate, Birmingham. This will consist of 19 high‑dependency beds and four self‑contained recovery flats to enable assessment of daily living skills in preparation for discharge. Orchard House is an 8‑bed residential step‑down service based in Erdington, Birmingham, which allows extension of the long‑term complex care pathway.
Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Occupational Therapist FTC employer: OPTIONS FOR CARE LIMITED
Options for Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with severe mental health diagnoses through compassionate, evidence-based care. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and innovation, allowing Occupational Therapists to contribute meaningfully to patient recovery while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in a nurturing environment. With multiple facilities in Birmingham, we offer unique opportunities for career development and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our service users.
