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Occupational Therapist/Senior Assessment Officer

Occupational Therapist/Senior Assessment Officer

The Talent Crowd

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 25 days

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

£37 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist/Senior Assessment Officer with a pay rate of £37.00 per hour.
The position involves conducting functional assessments for disabled children with both physical and hidden disabilities.
Assessments will take place in various settings, including the child's home and school, as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Candidates are expected to manage a caseload, identify necessary equipment and adaptations, and attend relevant meetings.
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a similar role is required for this position.

Occupational Therapist/Senior Assessment Officer, Manchester City CouncilPay rate, £37.00 per hourWe are recruiting for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join an Aids & Adaptations Team in Manchester!The role involves carrying out functional assessments for disabled children across the city who have both physical and hidden disabilities. These assessments will take place in the child's home, sometimes at school as part of an MDT approach with health colleagues and social care team. They will be expected to carry a caseload and to case manage each allocation. You will identify equipment and adaptations that will promote the child's independence this will include postural seating, specialist equipment such as shower chairs, beds, moving and handling risk assessments, safe spaces, padded rooms and safety assessments. you will make submissions to majors panel for adaptations. You will be expected to attend CiN and MDT meetings where appropriate and liaise with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the disabled childPlease contact Molly Rylance on or email for more information.We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

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