Job ID:
3968
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Grade 8 £39,186 - £43,421 (Bar at £42,403) per annum pro rata
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Adults' Services
Advert Closing Date
03 Jul 2024
Working Patterns offered:
Full-time

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week / Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent   
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance 
Closing Date:
 3 July 2024 

This Role is Subject to -    

  • Occupational Therapy Qualification and registration with HCPC
  • Driving Licence – You must always hold a full valid driving licence  
  • Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence 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 here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen within adult social care for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in the Moving and Handling Team

The post holder should have experience in equipment and adaptations, and have the ability to risk assess and implement moving and handling solutions for carers and family members

The key functions of the role include complex assessment for the provision of equipment and major adaptations, moving and handling assessments to enable people to live as independently as possible within their own homes, and provision of assistive technology, equipment, and minor and major adaptations. The role holder will provide moving and handling training to families and carers as required.

The role holder will:
  • Provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to citizens, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.
  • Work closely with Health, Care agencies, families and key stakeholders to ensure delivery of a cohesive, efficient and cost effective service.
  • Have supervisory responsibilities including informal and formal supervision of staff within the team.
  • Be responsible for monitoring work coming into the team, allocation of work and completion of reports as requested by Senior Managers.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate individual who wants to make a real difference to the quality of life of Manchester’s residents 

Manchester is at the forefront of the transformation agenda with the formation of the integrated local care organisation in which both health and social care staff work for the same organisation having a shared vision, shared values and working towards shared outcomes for the people of Manchester as central to its service model.

A key aim of the Manchester Local Care Organisation is the provision of impactful strengths-based working to prevent, reduce or delay needs from escalating to ensure the best independence outcomes for the people of Manchester.

This role is at the forefront of achieving this aim to deliver impactful moving and handling interventions to enable people to remain within their own homes with the support of carers and or family members  and appropriate equipment and or adaptations

About Us

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. 

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. 

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

  • We take time to listen and understand
  • We work together and trust each other
  • We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
  • We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
  • We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council 

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process. 

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email [email protected] or call 0161 227 3373. 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. 

What we will need from you if you’re successful
 
If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include: 
 
Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
References (Current and Previous employer)
Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable) email accounts that are part of the Government's
Evidence of driving licence

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

When you join us 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

Other relevant information 

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Who we are - Manchester City Council 
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