19 occupational therapist jobs found in Manchester

My Client in Tameside are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to gain experience within childrens services. You will have the training and support to carry out the duties required. Due to the nature of the job, our client offers negotiation on a full time or part time contract with 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 Paediatric Occupational Therapist includes; Provide advice, treatment and management to address the children and family’s needs, based on sound clinical reasoning. Support in the development of training packages to school staff / parents / other professionals as required Support them in identifying concerns regarding the child /young person’s needs and implement therapy advice effectively. To Be Successful  Previous experience working as an Paediatric Occupational Therapist but will accept candidates with...

Occupational Therapist – Rehousing Team Location: Manchester Rate: £35 per hour Umbrella/£30.79 PAYE Contract: Ongoing Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Local Authority Rehousing Team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to support residents with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and complex needs by carrying out housing and functional assessments and providing recommendations to support rehousing applications. Key Responsibilities Undertake functional and housing needs assessments. Assess how disabilities and health conditions impact an individual's ability to live safely and independently within their home. Provide professional recommendations to support rehousing decisions. Complete detailed assessment reports and maintain accurate records. Work collaboratively with housing teams, social workers, and healthcare professionals. Support residents...

Occupational Therapist – Blue Badge Team Location: Manchester (Local Authority) Rate: £32 per hour Umbrella Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Local Authority Blue Badge Team in Manchester. The successful candidate will undertake mobility and functional assessments for Blue Badge applicants, reviewing medical evidence and determining eligibility in line with Department for Transport guidance and local authority procedures. Key Responsibilities Carry out mobility and functional assessments for Blue Badge applications. Review medical records and supporting evidence. Produce clear, evidence-based assessment reports and recommendations. Communicate outcomes professionally and sensitively to applicants. Maintain accurate records and case notes. Work closely with council departments and healthcare professionals. Ensure assessments comply with...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for an Occupational Therapist - Senior Assessment Officer to join their team. Key Role Descriptors: The role holder will work to provide direct support for service users and their families in accordance with statutory responsibilities and local and national policies and procedures in order to secure positive outcomes for the customer. The role holder will work with City Council colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders to effectively manage and plan for present and future risk situations of service users. The role holder will assess and plan person-centred packages to meet the individual needs of service users to promote their independence. The role holder will supervise and develop students and trainees and actively contribute to the development of other staff.Key Role Accountabilities: Develop and manage a relationship to support service users and their families in line with statutory obligations through complex decision...

Key Responsibilities Carry out holistic assessments of children and young people with disabilities in their home environments. Asses, recommend and provide specialist equipment to support daily living and independence i.e. specialist seating, moving and handling, bathing and toileting. Assess for and contribute to home adaptations, ensuring environments are safe, functional, and fit for purpose. Work closely with families and carers, providing guidance, reassurance, and practical support. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals across Council services Health (e.g., NHS colleagues) Education providers Partner and voluntary agencies Contribute to care planning, ensuring interventions are child-centred and outcome-focused

Accept and take responsibility for referrals in respect of the Early Intervention team. Take responsibility for own caseload. Assess for suitability for reablement programmes and write the programmes as appropriate. Assess and recommend equipment and adaptations and Assistive Technology solutions. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with legal and service requirements. Undertake peer clinical Supervision groups of unqualified staff under the guidance of the manager. Provide assessment, treatment and management of babies, children, adolescents and adults who present diverse and complex physical, developmental and learning needs. Be aware of legislation and policies affecting Occupational Therapy in adults and children's services practice. Provide a specialist response in complex cases, formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability, increasing independence for children and adults in their own homes...

Our client Tameside metropolitan borough council is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their Children with Disabilities team. This role sits within a dynamic Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team, supporting children and young people with complex needs to maximise their independence, safety and participation within their home environments and wider community. The postholder will deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, with a strong focus on functional independence, safety, and improving outcomes for children and their families. A key aspect of the role is undertaking specialist housing and environmental assessments, identifying the need for adaptations to enable children to access essential facilities within their homes. This includes working with families to understand their individual circumstances and ensuring that recommendations are person-centred, proportionate and aligned with best practice. The Occupational Therapist will work...

Community Occupational Therapist £35.00 per hour | Cheshire East Overview I am currently recruiting for a Community Occupational Therapist to work with my client across the East of Cheshire, covering Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Disley, High Legh and Knutsford. You will be managing a varied community caseload across both adults' and children's services, supporting individuals to maximise their independence through high-quality occupational therapy interventions. This is a hands-on role involving regular community visits and office attendance for team meetings, so you'll need to enjoy working collaboratively while managing your own workload. Your responsibilities will include completing moving and handling assessments, Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments, Blue Badge assessments, and recommending appropriate equipment and adaptations. You'll work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver person-centred support across the community. Flexibility around working...

Occupational Therapist – Prevention & Early Intervention Location: Walsall Council Rate: £28.40 per hour (West Midlands MOC Cap) Working Pattern: Hybrid – Community-based with 1 office day per week Make a Real Difference in Adult Social Care Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity in Adult Social Care? Walsall Council is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join its Prevention & Early Intervention Team, supporting adults aged 18+ with physical disabilities to maximise their independence and improve their quality of life. This is a rewarding community-based role where you'll use a person-centred, strength-based approach to deliver preventative interventions that reduce risk, promote wellbeing, and help people remain safe and independent within their own homes. If you enjoy autonomous working while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As an Occupational Therapist, you...

Community Occupational Therapist £34.00 per hour | South Lakes, Cumbria Overview I am currently recruiting for a Community Occupational Therapist to work with my client in the South Lakes area of Cumbria, covering Kendal, Sedbergh and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a supportive Adult Social Care team, managing a varied community caseload with a focus on helping adults remain safe, independent and living well in their own homes. This is a rewarding role where you'll work autonomously while receiving strong support from an experienced multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include completing holistic and functional assessments, moving and handling assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, completing seating assessments, and supporting hospital discharges and admission prevention. You'll work closely with health professionals, reablement services and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care. This is a hybrid position with a flexible...

Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist (Contractor) Location: Wrexham (On-Site) Hours: ½ Day Per Week Contract Type: Self-Employed / Contractor Flexible Occupational Health MSK Opportunity Greys Specialist Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist to provide on-site support within a busy commercial workplace environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking to supplement an existing portfolio with a regular weekly commitment whilst making a positive impact on employee health and wellbeing. The Role You will be responsible for delivering workplace-based musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and advice to employees, helping to support employee wellbeing and reduce the impact of musculoskeletal conditions within the workplace. Responsibilities may include: MSK assessments Face-to-face treatment sessions Workplace-based rehabilitation advice Fitness for work recommendations Injury prevention and...

Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist (Contractor) Location: Leominster (On-Site) Hours: ½ Day Per Week Contract Type: Self-Employed / Contractor Flexible Occupational Health MSK Opportunity Greys Specialist Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist to provide on-site support within a busy commercial workplace environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking to supplement an existing portfolio with a regular weekly commitment whilst making a positive impact on employee health and wellbeing. The Role You will be responsible for delivering workplace-based musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and advice to employees, helping to support employee wellbeing and reduce the impact of musculoskeletal conditions within the workplace. Responsibilities may include: MSK assessments Face-to-face treatment sessions Workplace-based rehabilitation advice Fitness for work recommendations Injury prevention and...

Job Vacancy – Complex Needs Teacher Employer: TeacherActive Location: Liverpool  Salary: £130 – £220 per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term/Temporary About the Role TeacherActive is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers to work in a specialist Liverpool setting that supports pupils with Autism, moderate learning difficulties, social and communication needs, and a range of associated complex needs. The school follows a holistic, highly personalised approach to education, offering pupils a balanced development pathway: academic learning, therapeutic input, and life-skills development. The environment is nurturing, structured, and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum pathways. Plan personalised learning based on EHCP outcomes and ongoing assessment. Teach small groups and individual learners, promoting independence and...

Location: Penn, Wolverhampton Position: Resource Base Lead Teacher (Primary SEND) Contract: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Lead a Specialist Provision Where Every Child Can ThriveAre you an experienced and passionate SEND teacher ready to take the next step into a leadership role? Or are you already leading a specialist provision and looking for a new challenge? Smile Education is proud to be recruiting for a Resource Base Lead Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Penn, Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist resource base, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs while working within a highly supportive school community. With small class sizes, multiple Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and a leadership team committed to inclusive education, you'll have the time, resources and support to deliver truly personalised learning that changes lives. The Role As the Resource Base Lead Teacher,...

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Smile Education is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist SEN Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist setting where every day brings the chance to inspire, support and empower young learners to reach their full potential. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a genuine passion for SEND, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Specialist SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs. You will create a positive, inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed. You will be responsible for: Planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual...

Requirements: - Registered with HCPC as a Speech and Language Therapist - ADOS-2 trained - Minimum 1 year experience in conducting ADOS assessments  - Excellent experience working with Paediatric patients and administering Modules 1 & 2 Pertemps Insourcing are urgently looking to speak with a ADOS trained Speech and Language Therapist to support our client based in the West Midlands to clear their ADOS Assessment backlog.  If you have experience in conducting ADOS assessments and have good report writing skills, please register your interest by applying today. Further information will be provided to interested candidates. Compliance requirements: Pertemps Insourcing are proud to have been awarded places on all Frameworks for NHS supply, in response to this you will need to supply documentation to start work, some of this includes: DBS check Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella) Right to work – Passport/Visa Mandatory Training...

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Bolton - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Would you like to gain specialist experience in a rewarding school environment before progressing into a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education? A well-established specialist SEN school in Bolton is looking to appoint a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping every pupil achieve both academically and personally. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ADHD,...

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Wigan - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential? Are you looking to build invaluable experience within a specialist setting before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education? A highly supportive specialist SEN school in Wigan is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated staff team committed to delivering personalised education and outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe...

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking to gain specialist experience within a supportive school environment before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education? A specialist SEN school in Preston is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs while developing highly transferable skills for your future career. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning...