Occupational Therapy Assistant | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Little Hulton, M280FE |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7269261/437-7269261 |
Summary
Woodlands Inpatient Unit have a rare and exciting opportunity for a full-time and a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, to join our supportive team. You will work with the Occupational Therapists and MDT across the Unit and will be supported by the team which is led by the Allied Health Professional Lead for Salford. There are lots of opportunities for continuing professional development, including shadowing, courses, in-service CPD and Apprenticeship opportunities to apply for. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting older people to engage in their meaningful occupations and improve their quality of life. You need to be high-energy, motivated and organised.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
The post holder will be a member of the Woodlands inpatient team and will provide support and assistance to the Occupational Therapy staff in the team. The purpose of this post is to work directly with service users who experience organic and/or functional illness and their carers/family. The post-holder would work under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, following delegated therapeutic treatment plans which work towards our patients goals.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Please see job description for full details.
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026