occupational therapist.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in moving and handling? Manchester City Council is seeking a skilled OT to join the Moving and Handling Optimisation Team, playing a key role in ensuring individuals receive the optimal level of care to enhance their independence and well-being.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist within social care, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with Physiotherapists, Social Workers, OTs, and Assessment Officers. This role sits within the Principal Occupational Therapy Team and reports to the Moving and Handling Optimisation Team Manager (OT).

Key Responsibilities

✔ Conduct moving and handling risk assessments
✔ Provide training and guidance to carers
✔ Advise on and prescribe specialist equipment (e.g. hoists, slings, stand aids)
✔ Assess and recommend adaptations and assisted technology to promote independence
✔ Contribute to single-handed care approaches where possible (desirable)

Requirements

✅ Degree in Occupational Therapy
✅ HCPC registration
✅ Proven experience in moving and handling within a social care setting
✅ Experience in risk assessments and providing manual handling training
✅ Knowledge of equipment and adaptations to optimise care
✅ Car driver essential - city-wide travel required

Why Join Us?

🔹 Competitive pay rate of up to £36 per hour
🔹 Opportunity to work in a specialist team improving care delivery
🔹 Collaborative multi-disciplinary environment

If you're an experienced OT passionate about optimising care and enhancing independence, apply today!

📩 For more information or to apply, contact Cameron McKenzie at Randstad on 0330 024 8775.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.