Occupational Therapy Technician

Blackcountryhealthcare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health trust seeks a motivated individual to join their multidisciplinary team in Walsall. The role involves supporting patients in their recovery through individual and group work. Essential skills include a solid understanding of mental health issues and experience with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with psychosocial interventions, maintain patient records, and work collaboratively with other professionals. Opportunities for professional development are offered, along with a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to mindfulness groups

Self-referral physio services

Staff counselling

Car lease schemes

Peer support group for skill development

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in differentiating mental health conditions.
• Previous experience with mental illness is crucial.
• Effective communication skills are needed to engage with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in their recovery process through psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage clinical risks.
• Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and interventions.

Skills

Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Understanding of mental health issues

Experience of working with mental illness

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our community mental health team. We are looking for someone with a passion for mental health and supporting people to reach their goals and work toward their recovery. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and diverse multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will be a caring and considerate person, enthusiastic about working in mental health. You will have an allocated caseload of patients whom you will support through their recovery process through a combination of one-to-one and group work. You will support them to learn new skills and manage day‑to‑day tasks using a range of interventions within the community.

You will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge of mental health and the role of the Occupational Therapy Technician within the community mental health team. The team currently has two Occupational Therapists who you will work closely with.

We have robust Occupational Therapy leadership. You will receive regular caseload supervision from an Occupational Therapist, opportunities for clinical and professional development, and a peer support group encouraged for skill development. The team is committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services.

About Us

As a trust we are committed to ensuring staff wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust-wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition you will have access to the Vivup services, car lease schemes and other benefits.

Details

• Date posted: 18 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 285-6023-MH
• Job location: Mossley Day Unit, Sneyd Lane, Walsall, WS3 2LW

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the support and recovery of service users within the Community Mental Health Team, providing a range of psychosocial interventions across self‑care, productivity, and leisure, and reducing emotional distress.
• Work predominantly with service users presenting highly complex mental health needs, including those displaying challenging or verbally aggressive behavior, requiring sensitivity, tact, and effective communication.
• Follow the CMHT operating procedures; reference qualified staff for guidance and advice.
• Under supervision and guidance of the Occupational Therapist, support a pre‑directed care plan for service users, contribute to the implementation of clinical care, and provide feedback on progress.
• Assume responsibility for safe use of all equipment and support service users in practical activities (e.g., domestic work, relaxation, daily living tasks). These may be one‑off sessions or ongoing programmes, sometimes requiring light physical effort.
• Undertake individual therapeutic activities with clients to promote independence and wellbeing, assessing responses and amending programmes as necessary, and escalating clinical issues to the Occupational Therapist when needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and service providers to support service users, communicate clinical risks, and, if necessary, contribute to ongoing risk reduction and management.
• Gather information from service users/carers for the care plan process, communicating effectively with clients who have barriers to understanding or are highly emotive, presenting challenging behaviour.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records (e.g., patient notes and contacts on RIO) in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• Use clinical supervision to discuss and reflect on practice, maintain up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines, standards, legislation, and professional developments in treating service conditions.
• Implement Trust policies and procedures within your area of practice, suggesting changes to working practices within the CMHT.
• Engage in your Personal Development Conversation, complete preparation documentation, and participate actively in the appraisal process.
• Maintain clinical governance standards, including participation in audits, clinical supervision, and research into practice.
• Meet training objectives and maintain mandatory training.
• Demonstrate a reflective learning style in the workplace, documenting progress in a personal portfolio.

Person Specification – Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Understanding of mental health issues.
• Experience of working with mental illness.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Mossley Day Unit, Sneyd Lane, Walsall, WS3 2LW
Website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/