Occupational Therapist Level 2 (Early intervention team)

Working Hours: 2 x 35 Hours per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Style: Hybrid 
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Designation
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 5 November 2026

You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As an Occupational Therapist (Level 2, Grade 8) within the Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Team, you'll provide functional assessments and targeted occupational therapy interventions using a strengths-based, restorative approach.

You'll help Manchester residents maintain, regain and maximise their independence by identifying barriers to everyday activities and supporting people to build on their existing strengths and capabilities. By focusing on prevention and early intervention, you'll help prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing Adult Social Care support.

In this role you will:

• Conduct functional assessments using a strengths-based, restorative approach.
• Deliver targeted occupational therapy interventions that promote participation in daily activities, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Identify factors affecting occupational performance, including fatigue, breathlessness, reduced confidence and risk of falls.
• Work with health and social care colleagues, council services, voluntary and community organisations, carers and partner agencies.
• Support early intervention, prevention and service development activities.
• Work closely with Social Worker staff within the Adult Early Support Team.

For queries about the role, please contact Angela O'Connor at [email protected] . This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment Checks

If successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks, including:

• Qualification: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• Professional Registration: HCPC
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance: The 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 . We have a policy on the secure handling, storage and use of DBS information, as well as a policy on the recruitment and employment of ex-offenders. Both policies are available on request.

  • If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.
• Essential Car: 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. 
• Medical Clearance: Pre-placement Health Assessment (PPHA).
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to supporting people to achieve their goals and maximise their independence. You will be passionate about delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice and have the ability to work collaboratively with residents, carers and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be confident in undertaking functional assessments, applying professional judgement and identifying creative solutions that promote wellbeing, resilience and independence. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment and a commitment to continuous learning and service improvement are essential.

We'll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to assessment. Use your personal statement to provide evidence of how you meet each one, supported by relevant examples:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience of completing functional assessments and delivering occupational therapy interventions using a strengths-based, restorative and person-centred approach.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, and use professional judgement to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

For guidance on how to write your personal statement, please visit How to Apply - Manchester City Council .

If you're invited to assessment, we'll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments

If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing approach.