Occupational Therapist, Learning Disability, Manchester

Occupational Therapist, Learning Disability, Manchester 
Pay rate to £36 per hour 
Contract role, Learning Disability
 
We are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist in Manchester 
The OT will be assessing the level of care provided to LD citizens in supported living, or those who will be moving into supported living. They will have an understanding of managing challenging behaviours including sensory and environmental interventions, moving and handling techniques, equipment/adaptations, and assistive technology to enhance the citizen's independence, and optimise the level of care received. The OT will provide assessment to support citizens to move in or out of supported living dependant on the complexity of their needs, and suitability of accommodation. 
The role will be sat within the Principal Occupational Therapy Team, and report to the Moving and Handling Optimisation Team Manager (OT). The OT will work closely with the Social Work LD team, and Health LD therapists.  
Must have some knowledge of LD, autism and managing challenging behaviours. 
Must have some experience of moving and handling including undertaking risk assessments and providing training to carers. Experience in single handed care is desirable. 
City wide role so car driver is essential. 
Hourly rate up to £36 depending on experience. 
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and we can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@vitalissocialcare.co.uk 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