Occupational Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Dementia Rapid Response Team in South Derbyshire and Derby City. The role involves delivering evidence-based mental health care and crisis intervention, providing intensive home-based support to prevent hospital admissions, and supporting early discharge planning. The team operates 7 days a week, and the post holder will promote meaningful activity, independence, and social inclusion for patients under supervision. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience and Interest
- Experience of working with Older People
- Experience of working within Mental Health Services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people who have a Dementia
- Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of functional illness
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience and Interest
- Experience of working with Older People
- Experience of working within Mental Health Services
- Experience of working with people who have a Dementia
- Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of functional illness
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
_Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay._
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Dementia Rapid Response Team covering South Derbyshire and Derby City Area.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Dementia Rapid Response Team will deliver evidence-based mental health care and crisis intervention for individuals in acute distress. The team provides intensive home-based support to prevent hospital admission, acts as a gatekeeper for inpatient care, and supports early discharge planning. The role promotes meaningful activity, independence, and social inclusion with patient/carers under supervision. The service focuses on building resilience and supporting recovery in home and community settings.
The Dementia Rapid Response Team operates 7 days a week (8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends and bank holidays).
The post holder must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across the large geographical area within our specified 2 - 4 hour response time.
We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction and training programme for all new Occupational Therapy Assistants; plus regular clinical supervision.
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