Job summary
Alternative Futures Group is the North West's largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity.

With a strong track record over 30 years, we work locally in the community and through our Independent Hospitals to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services.

We have a vision to create a world where people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and own the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

As a values based employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking like-minded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you!

In return for your contribution, we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems.
• To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers.
• To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service to ensure we deliver a contemporary model to achieve quality outcomes for our patients

Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

This Role is Band II as per our Banding Structure.

Details

• Closing date: 03 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience £18.22 - £22.27 per hour
• Contract: Fixed term, 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: L0082-26-0017

Job responsibilities
Main Purpose: In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective occupational therapy interventions to achieve the delivery of strategic and business objectives. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives.

Summary of Responsibilities: To ensure that the professional standards and ethics, as set out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and Health Professions Council (HPC), and Alternative Futures Group Ltd Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.

Growth, Financial, Quality and People responsibilities

• To work effectively with colleagues, members of the Therapy Team and Operational Staff to deliver the Strategic Business Plan objectives
• To contribute to the Operational Plan, including Occupational Therapy initiatives, by establishing personal targets in line with annual employee review.
• To provide effective leadership and clear direction to staff within defined area of responsibility.
• To demonstrate leadership skills through management of designated projects that will enable future organisational growth and develop best practice.
• To ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation and Evidence Based Practice
• To ensure all service delivery is provided within resources available in accordance with AFG processes.
• To demonstrate value for money and make recommendations for expenditure.
• To identify and minimise risks to the organisation.
• To provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of an individual caseload of service users with mental health problems
• To use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment approaches and media in response to individual need.
• To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures
• To facilitate clinical sessions autonomously, with occupational therapy staff, other professionals, in partnership with care staff and, when appropriate, families.
• To work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team understanding profession specific roles and attending relevant meetings when specified to do so.
• To liaise with a wide variety of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, and carers.
• To maintain accurate, clear and concise written clinical records, adhering to professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.
• To provide written OT reports adhering to Alternative Futures Group Ltd policies and procedures, and professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.
• To participate in the training, education and assessment of OT students in clinical placements as relevant to level of experience.
• The Post holder will hold their own caseload and will provide a therapy provision to a variety of service users
• To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
• To receive regular supervision with an appropriately trained person in accordance with professional guidelines and code of ethics.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Person Specification
Experience (Essential): Have post qualification experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Evidence of experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings. Experience in working closely with other professionals and promoting role of OT. Experience of working with students. Experience of managing case work and liaison with community agencies, both statutory and non-statutory.

Qualifications (Essential): Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Alternative Futures Group
Address: Lea Court Treatment & Recovery Centre, 30 Hawleys Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0EZ, United Kingdom
Apply through our website for further details.

For questions about the job, contact: Rebecca Rickards, Talent and Attraction Advisor, Rebecca.rickards@afgroup.org.uk, +447824096044