Occupational Therapist, Manchester City Council

OR-2884

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, Manchester City Council 
Pay rate to £35 per hour 
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Occupational Therapist to work in Manchester City Council. 
We are looking for an OT with housing adaptations experience who can assess people in their own home for adaptations. 
Work will also consist of matching applicants to available adapted homes and undertaking viewings to homes with these applicants. 
The role is hybrid with min of 2 office days and travel across GM on other days. home and hybrid working - assessing applicants in their home for housing priority. 
The role holder will ensure that through effective advice, planning and support and the utilisation of ‘joined up’ approaches, individuals are able to access housing that meets their needs. The role holder will work to provide direct support for individuals and families in accordance effectively identifying cases and/or managing a caseload in order to secure positive housing outcomes for Manchester residents. 
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.  
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. 
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Children’s Social Work
    • Adult Social Work
    • Service Manager
    • Head of Service
    • Team Manager
    • Assistant Team Manager
    • A wide range of housing roles
    • Careers in SEND in local authorities
 Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.