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Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week / Monday - Friday
Contract Type: 2 x Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
This Role Is Subject To
Qualification - Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with HCPC
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving license and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed <a class="Hyperlink SCXW165293684 BCX8" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-line: none;">here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to, Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
Proof of identity including a recent photograph
Full Employment history
We are looking for an experienced, driven, dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Reablement team. You will be passionate about instigating positive change and want to make a real difference to the quality of life of Manchester’s residents. Reablement is a citywide service providing strength-based assessment and goal-focused intervention, within a person's home.
As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing professional support and guidance, training team members, supporting students and apprentices and acting as an expert advisor on rehabilitation, equipment, adaptations and moving and handling. You will deliver impactful therapy interventions to enable people to remain independent within their homes and local communities and provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to individuals to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.
You will manage a busy, complex and varied caseload, conducting strengths-based functional OT assessments, applying a person-centered approach, promoting positive risk taking, wellbeing and independence.
You will collaborate with Manchester residents and other healthcare professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to assessment, facilitating optimal outcomes, creating personalised reablement plans, increasing independence and reducing risk.
For further information about the role please contact Angela O'Connor, Occupational Therapy Team Manager via angela.o'[email protected]
You will be resilient, empathic, compassionate and motivated.
You must be organised and have excellent oral communication and written skills and be able to complete detailed and comprehensive reports in a timely and efficient manner.
We are looking for a critical and innovative thinker who can gather and analyse information, manage risk and maximize citizens' quality of life.
You should have knowledge and experience of functional assessment, moving and handling, equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology and have an understanding of relevant social care and disability legislation.
Experience of providing therapeutic interventions to a variety of citizens, including those with mental health and learning difficulties.
You will maintain the standards set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).
You will have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
We offer Monday - Friday working, with no working on bank holidays or weekends, and a 35-hour working week, supporting a positive work/life balance.
Your induction will be tailored to your needs.
If you are motivated, excited and ready to be challenged, we want to hear from you! Join us in making positive changes in Manchester residents' lives.
Why Choose Us
A Principal Occupational Therapist in post, leading the way and shining a light on what we do as Occupational Therapists
Access to a state-of-the-art equipment & adaptation demonstration facility - Smart Suite - Manchester Local Care Organisation
Access to a Padlet providing a one stop platform for all things OT in Manchester City Council.
Manchester is a large bustling vibrant city with great transport links, concerts, events, festivals, restaurants and unique and independent businesses. It's the place to be!
What our OTs say
‘There is no doubt about the vibrance, spirit and sheer potential that defines Manchester. Working in a city that is bold, dynamic and not afraid to do things differently has been an exciting opportunity and experience as an occupational therapist’
‘I love Manchester as a City and working with the citizens of Manchester is amazingly rewarding. The community OT role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of citizens with a range of conditions, this means that after 23 years of working as an OT I am continuing to learn every day and every day is different. The flexible working means that I can establish a good work life/balance’
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours
Benefits We Offer
Generous holiday allowance
Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
A buzzing pension
You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
Enhanced parental and carers leave
Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
Brilliant perks
Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
Learn and grow
We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
A Good Employment Charter member
We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
Up to 3 days volunteering leave
Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Requirements
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected].
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