Job Details
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?
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: Mental Health Adults (Male) Level 2 High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation
Summary of the site:
Cygnet St Augustine’s is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.
Our dedicated clinical teams provide a full multi-disciplinary programme that includes; occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training, offering service users the opportunities and support they need to stabilise their condition and enter society with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism.
Cygnet St Augustine’s is located in Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands. The service is within walking distance of a small town centre with plenty of shops, cafès and activities, as well as having great transport links around the city. The local train station has regular services to surrounding areas including Manchester and Birmingham. We have strong community links allowing a multitude of opportunities for volunteering and charity work, including foodbanks, charity shops and football club.
Within the service, all bedrooms have en-suite facilities, 16 of which are situated on the ground floor. We have dedicated therapy spaces, an IT café, gym and two comfortable TV lounges with games consoles.
There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by a Band 7 Occupational Therapist and 4 Activity Co-ordinators across site.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.
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 therapists 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…
Cygnet Health Care Benefits
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s 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.
