Job Description: Occupational Therapist – Mental Health (Visa sponsorship for qualified OT’s only)

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: North London (Mental Health Care Homes – Residential Care and Supported Living
Commitment: Part-time or full-time (flexible, to be discussed)
Reports to: Operations Director
Salary: £45000
Visa sponsorship available for qualified Occupational Therapists with relevant mental health experience

About Baytree Care:

Baytree Care is a leading provider of residential support for individuals with complex mental health needs, neurodiversity, and learning disabilities. We are committed to transforming lives through compassionate, personalised care delivered by an empowered team.

At Baytree Care, we blend forward-thinking technology with timeless human connection to deliver authentic, individualised care. We pride ourselves on achieving positive outcomes for our residents and fostering collaborative communication with families, professionals, and stakeholders.

Occupational Therapist – the role:

We are seeking an energetic and motivational Occupational Therapist – Mental Health to join our multidisciplinary team across our North London homes.
This in-house role focuses on delivering therapeutic engagement programmes that support resident well-being across core pillars: Movement, Nutrition, Relaxation, all underpinned by Purposeful Activity.

We are looking for an individual who brings clinical skill and creativity — someone who can energise residents, inspire participation, and embed meaningful activity into everyday life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver therapeutic programmes that motivate and empower residents towards recovery and autonomy.
• Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions supporting daily living skills, social engagement, and purpose-building.
• Conduct functional assessments and contribute to care planning with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote good practice across the four pillars of well-being: movement, nutrition, sleep, and relaxation.
• Encourage a vibrant environment where residents are inspired to participate in meaningful activities.
• Support and coach care staff to integrate purposeful engagement into daily routines.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and reports.
• Embrace digital tools to enhance documentation and free more time for human connection.
• Contribute ideas and leadership to our service development initiatives based on recovery-focused, trauma-informed care.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Degree or Master’s in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration (or eligibility)
• 6+ months post-qualification experience (mental health preferred)
• Ability to motivate, engage, and energise residents through activity-based interventions
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and occupational therapy frameworks
• Creative, flexible, and strengths-based approach
• Comfortable working collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
• Basic digital documentation skills

Desirable:

• Experience in residential mental health, supported living, or recovery services
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, neurodiversity, or forensic mental health
• Familiarity with outcome measures (e.g., MOHO, COPM)
• Experience coaching support staff or activity teams
• Interest in service innovation and co-production approaches

Benefits:

• Scope for Flexible working hours and patterns with mutual agreement (no home working)
• Opportunity to lead creative, resident-led therapeutic projects
• Structured professional development and CPD opportunities
• Be part of a dynamic, values-driven team
• Use of tech-enabled systems to reduce admin and enhance resident engagement
• Visa sponsorship for qualified Occupational Therapists with relevant mental health experience

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to nehamistry@baytreecare.org.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £42,819.00-£45,050.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London N14 4BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience facilitating group or 1:1 therapeutic sessions focused on daily living, wellbeing, or purposeful activity?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Mental Health Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person