Occupational Therapist

Aspire Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This remote role involves conducting virtual assessments, creating intervention plans, and providing support to individuals facing employment barriers. Flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements is available, with required team meetings in Manchester. Applicants should be HCPC-registered with experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting individuals facing complex barriers to employment.
• Strong understanding of workplace adjustments and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
• Desirable experience in delivering training or group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual assessments to identify barriers to employment.
• Create tailored intervention plans to support individuals’ recovery.
• Collaborate with professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred support.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

IT skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Occupational Therapist

Remote with some travel across Greater Manchester

Either 1 x Full Time or 2 x Part Time (job share) – Temporary

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 vocational rehabilitation who is passionate about enabling individuals to overcome barriers to employment. This position 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 physical or 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 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 facing complex barriers to employment.
• Strong understanding of workplace adjustments, mental health challenges, 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Health and Human Services and Non-profit Organizations

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