Community Occupational Therapist

Rochdale Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Occupational Therapy Service in Rochdale. The post offers Grade 7 or Grade 8 depending on experience, with a salary of £37,563 - £48,738 per year. You will work with Social Care, Health and Housing to support residents at the right time.

You will be part of a locality team, with travel as part of duties and a commitment to helping people live independently through equipment and home adaptations.

Qualifications

• The Care Act 2014 knowledge is required.
• Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously, managing a busy and diverse caseload.
• Deliver strength-based, person-centred assessments to residents across the borough.
• Participate in the OT Duty Team on a rota to ensure responsive support.
• Access guidance and support from Advanced Practitioner OTs.
• Contribute to the Practice Development Group, delivering training.
• Support independence through equipment provision and home adaptations.

Skills

Autonomous working

Community experience

People-centred approach

Job description

The successful candidate will be offered Grade 7 or Grade 8 depending on experience. The salary on offer for this post is £37,563 - £48,738

Join Our Community Occupational Therapy Service in Rochdale!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our busy, friendly, and forward-thinking team.

This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in close partnership with colleagues across Social Care, Health, and Housing, ensuring residents receive the right support at the right time.

As part of our boroughwide Occupational Therapy Service, you will be connected to a Locality Team, while collaborating with specialists across Prevention, Moving and Handling, and Short-Term Assessment and Reablement. We are looking for an OT with community experience who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the people of Rochdale.

The postholder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of his/her duties for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.

Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days, as per the needs of the service. The postholder will be required to work flexibly in accordance with the requirements of the service.

What You’ll Do

• Work autonomously, managing a busy and diverse caseload
• Deliver strength-based, person-centred assessments to residents across the borough
• Participate in our OT Duty Team, operating on a rota to ensure responsive support
• Access guidance and support from Advanced Practitioner OTs
• Contribute to our Practice Development Group, sharing learning and delivering training to Social Care colleagues
• Play a key role in supporting independence through equipment provision and home adaptations

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking OTs who are:

• Proud of their profession
• Passionate about improving lives
• Pioneering in their approach

Applicants must have essential knowledge of:

• The Care Act 2014
• The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

Community experience is highly desirable, and a commitment to empowering residents to live safely and independently is a must.

About Us

Rochdale’s Adult Social Care service is delivering a bold, long-term transformation programme, putting “People at the Heart from the Start.” Every change we make aims to create the conditions for people to live independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Join us, and help shape a service that truly makes a difference.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Nicola Czakow or Thania Chowdhury 0300 303 8886

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Supporting Documents

Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Job Description & Person Specification