Occupational Therapist

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council invites qualified Occupational Therapists to join our rapidly developing Occupational Therapy Service. You will manage a caseload with supervision, assess manual handling needs in community settings, and evaluate equipment and adaptations to support service users to live independently.

We invest in training and CPD; North West ASYE/Preceptorship is available for newly qualified OTs. A car with access to your own vehicle is essential as posts involve community work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapists with enthusiasm, passion for learning and development, a great team player.
• Ability to manage a caseload with supervision and assess manual handling needs in community settings.
• Assess equipment and adaptations to enable service users to live independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload with support from your supervisor across community settings.
• Assessing manual handling needs and determining equipment/adaptations required for independence.
• Collaborating with other professionals to ensure integrated service delivery.

Skills

Caseload management

Manual handling assessment

Equipment and adaptations assessment

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £41,177 to Scale 34 - £46,579 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £43,149

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QG

Assessment Date: 8th and 9th October 2026

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly developing Occupational Therapy Service in Tameside. Whether you’re a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, just completing a rotation or have existing experience in these fields we would love to hear from you.

We are an important and integral part of organisational plans for Integrated Social and Health Care Systems across the Tameside footprint. As Occupational Therapists we are actively involved in this process and in some aspects, are at the front edge of delivery and development within these wider Services.

As Therapists we work in three, distinct Occupational Therapy Service areas. Early Intervention and Prevention, Moving and Handling and thirdly Adaptations and Complex Equipment. We are aligned with other Professionals across four separate neighbourhood Teams. These include Social Workers, District Nursing, and also Primary Care Nursing. Joint Working alongside our Professional colleagues has allowed us to deliver the best outcomes for our Service Users. In addition, our most recent service developments have demonstrated not only the importance of Occupational Therapy to the overall success of service wide developments but also revealed new training and development needs for our Profession.

About You

We are looking for qualified Occupational Therapists with enthusiasm, passion for learning and development, a great team player and drive to be part of an exciting, rapidly developing Occupational Therapy Service. The roles and responsibilities will include managing a case load with support from your supervisor, assessing the manual handling needs across community settings and assessing for equipment and adaptations to allow our service users to live an independent and full life.

Our commitment and investment in your training and professional development is of upmost importance. Training will be provided across all aspects of the roles as required. There are regular Team Meetings and Continuing Professional Development and training are valued and prioritised. For newly qualified OT’s we have the North West ASYE/Preceptorship to support you in your first years of being an OT.

Car driver with own vehicle is essential.

About Us

'Hello, I'm Joe Kelly, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.

'Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I'm extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.

'I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.

'By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You'll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You'll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.

'The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.

'If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents' lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

**This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

• 1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
• 2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
• 3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
• 4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

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We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.

For further details about this role please contact the recruiting manage Julie Dean on 07712 717 746 or [e-mail]