Occupational Therapist

Aspire Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a flexible remote role focused on neurodiversity and mental health. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC-registered, and able to assess and support individuals facing barriers to employment. Responsibilities include creating intervention plans and collaborating with various professionals. This position allows for either full-time or part-time work and requires regular travel to Manchester for meetings.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation or employability services preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual assessments to identify barriers to employment.
• Create tailored intervention plans to support individuals' recovery.
• Provide practical recommendations on workplace adjustments.
• Collaborate with other professionals for person-centred support.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with neurodiversity

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of workplace adjustments

IT skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

£47,000

Remote with some travel across Greater Manchester

Full Time or Part Time - Temporary (circa 12 months)

Role Purpose

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic employment-focused multidisciplinary team. This remote-based role is ideal for an HCPC-registered OT with a strong understanding of neurodiversity, mental health, and learning difficulties, and a passion for enabling individuals to overcome barriers to employment. Experience in vocational rehabilitation or employability services would be highly beneficial but not essential. The role offers flexibility and can be delivered on a full-time or part-time basis; however, you will need to attend our Manchester office for pre-employment checks and team meetings.

Duties

• Conduct virtual assessments to identify barriers to employment, including neurodiversity, learning difficulties, and mental health factors.
• Create tailored intervention plans to support individuals' recovery and transition to sustainable work.
• Provide advice and practical recommendations to employers on workplace adjustments, guided by legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.
• Produce high-quality reports detailing assessment outcomes and reasonable adjustments.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists, Recruitment Consultants, and other professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred support.
• Offer advice on complex cases and deliver training sessions to colleagues and employers on neurodiversity, disability awareness, and workplace adaptation.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and uphold standards in line with clinical governance and professional frameworks.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision, ongoing CPD, and maintain accurate case documentation.

Required Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Experience supporting individuals with neurodiversity, learning difficulties, and mental health challenges.
• Strong understanding of workplace adjustments and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical governance principles.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and IT skills.
• Experience delivering training or group sessions is desirable.
• Able to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and collaborate effectively as part of a remote team.

Please note: this role does not involve direct hands‑on clinical treatment and is delivered virtually. An enhanced DBS and HPAN check will be required prior to appointment.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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