Occupational Therapist Community Occupational Therapy Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care team. The role focuses on promoting independence, conducting holistic assessments, and coordinating care plans. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in community or hospital settings. Competitive hourly rates and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD

Supervision and career development pathways

Supportive multi-disciplinary environment

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults in community or hospital settings.
• Experience with moving and handling assessments and care planning.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Deliver reablement assessments and care planning.
• Recommend specialist equipment and assistive technology.
• Manage an allocated caseload and prioritise tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Holistic assessments

Strengths-based practice

Education

Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Contract: Full-time | Initial 3-6 months with potential for extension

A local authority in Manchester is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care team. The service promotes independence, resilience and wellbeing, supporting adults to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

Occupational Therapists work closely with colleagues in Social Care and Health, providing person-centred, strengths-based interventions that focus on enabling independence in people's own homes.

Main Duties:

• Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments with an occupational focus
• Deliver reablement assessments and outcome-focused care planning
• Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology
• Carry out moving and handling assessments and provide safe, practical solutions
• Contribute to safeguarding assessments and multi-agency working
• Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising tasks in line with statutory responsibilities
• Support student education and provide supervision for unregistered staff
• Contribute to service development and the promotion of strengths-based practice

Requirements:

• Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Previous experience working with Adults in community or hospital settings
• Experience of moving and handling assessments and care planning
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable

Benefits:

• Ongoing training and CPD (including monthly protected CPD time)
• Supervision and career development pathways
• Supportive multi-disciplinary environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates

Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalised service and consistent support. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist role or similar positions, contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today