Manchester City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic Reablement team The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Moving and Handling Advisor includes.
- Assessment experience of working with people with disabilities/vulnerable people.
- Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
- Must have experience in equipment and adaptations and goal setting.
- There will be an opportunity to work closely with and deliver Goal setting training to Reablement support workers across the city.
- The role is city wide although you will be predominantly based in the north of the city, therefore a car is essential.
- Supporting independence, prescribing minor aids, equipment, minor works, moving and handling plans, engaging with other services and referring on.
- Moving and handling assessments.
- An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.
To Be Successful.
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
- The candidate must have experience in training carers/families
- Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience.
- Must have accredited manual handling training and experience of undertaking risk assessments and training.
- Must be used to slings, hoist, plans and training family members.
- Must be able to hit the ground running and doesn't need upskilling.
- Manual handling experience.
- HCPC Registration.
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Occupational Therapist Qualification
- Car driver is essential.
Benefits of Working with Manchester City Council.
Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!