Occupational Therapist- Housing 28 Hours

Austin Fraser; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a full-time contract with the flexibility to work from home and a manageable caseload. You will be responsible for assessing individuals for housing adaptations, managing a caseload, and providing high-quality advice to ensure positive housing outcomes. The position is ideal for someone with community experience and a passion for helping others. With opportunities for further training and competitive pay, this is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Additional training opportunities

Guaranteed weekly payment

Personal consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Accredited manual handling training and ability to manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals for housing adaptations and manage a caseload effectively.
• Provide direct support and advice to individuals and families for rehousing.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Manual Handling

Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Caseload Management

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

HCPC Registration

Tools

DBS/CRB

Job description

Manchester City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team for 28 hours a week. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload, and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist include:

1. This is for an OT post in our rehousing team at Manchester City Council. We are looking for an OT with housing adaptations experience who can assess people in their own home for adaptations.
2. Work will also consist of matching applicants to available adapted homes and undertaking viewings to homes with these applicants. This will require travel across Manchester (occasionally GM) on a minimum of 3 days a week.
3. The role holder will ensure that through effective advice, planning, and support, individuals are able to access housing that meets their needs.
4. The role holder will work to provide direct support for individuals and families effectively identifying cases and/or managing a caseload in order to secure positive housing outcomes for Manchester residents.
5. Effectively manage and be accountable for a caseload of cases through advice and guidance to improve outcomes for individuals and associated parties through positive rehousing outcomes.
6. The role holder will visit customers, both children and adults, at home to carry out medical assessments for priority for moving and to complete reports. To give high-quality advice on the rehousing options available. To manage and find solutions for complex cases.

To Be Successful:

1. Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
2. The candidate must have experience in training carers/families.
3. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
4. Must have accredited manual handling training and experience of undertaking risk assessments and training.
5. Must be used to slings, hoist, plans, and training family members.
6. Must be able to hit the ground running and doesn't need upskilling.
7. Manual handling experience.
8. HCPC Registration.
9. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
10. Eligibility to work in the UK.
11. Occupational Therapist Qualification.
12. Car driver is essential.

Benefits of Working with Manchester City Council:

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today.