Active Care Group
Occupational Therapist

Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Therapists at Active Neuro dont just set goals they change lives.

At Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, we support adults with acquired or traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, and complex needs. From NHS referrals to private and medicolegal clients, our work isn't limited by a 12-week window. That means our therapists can set meaningful, long-term, person-centred goals whether that's bowling with family, baking again, returning to art, or gardening independently.

We are now looking for a passionate and empathetic Occupational Therapist to join this outstanding multidisciplinary team on a fixed-term, 12-month contract, helping to deliver life-changing rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job
Why join Active Neuro?
At Hothfield, therapy is creative, collaborative, and impactful. Our therapists have the opportunity to work with a varied and complex caseload including neurological conditions, polytrauma, amputations and catastrophic injuries.

You'll also benefit from:

• The opportunity to deliver meaningful, long-term rehabilitation, not limited to short discharge timelines
• Access to innovative rehabilitation technology such as Luna, Exo Motus and Arm Motus
• Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation
• Access to cross-service collaboration within the Active Neuro network
• A strong professional community and peer support across our therapy teams
• Personalised CPD investment, including functional upper and lower limb rehabilitation, cognitive and perceptual retraining, ADL recovery, splinting, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications and neuropsychologically-informed interventions
• Opportunities to attend professional conferences and external networking events with organisations such as Headway and the Spinal Injuries Association

If you're a therapist who values autonomy, creativity and the chance to truly change lives, we would love to hear from you.

About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities
The Role:
As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning
• Develop and implement person-centred therapy plans that support recovery of functional independence, daily living skills, and meaningful activities
• Use creativity and innovation to deliver engaging therapy programmes tailored to each patients interests, goals, and needs
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic rehabilitation and contribute to team decision-making
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and students, sharing expertise and promoting best practice across the team
• Support and educate patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation journey, fostering engagement and confidence in the therapy process
• Contribute to goal setting, discharge planning, and outcome measurement, ensuring therapy is evidence-based and outcome-focused
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and human rights of all service users are upheld, maintaining professional standards and compliance with regulatory requirements

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous experience working within a neurorehabilitation or neurological setting
• Experience working in private healthcare, independent rehabilitation services, or with medico-legal clients would be advantageous
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills, with the ability to plan and adapt complex therapy programmes
• Experience in mentoring, supervising, or supporting junior staff or students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
• A team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for delivering person-centred rehabilitation and meaningful outcomes
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £46,000 to £50,189 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0042-26-0171
Job locations: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Bethersden Road, Kent, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom

Employer details
Employer name: Active Care Group
Address: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Bethersden Road, Kent, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Kerry Childs
kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk