Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Level 1

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 28 October 2025
Interview Method: In Person

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out functional assessments for complex bespoke equipment and adaptations
• Complete major adaptations to provide safe sleeping, bathing and toileting facilities
• Produce moving and handling risk assessments, plans and train family and paid carers
• Assess seating, bathing and toilet equipment for care agencies and families

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
  Bsc Hons Occupational Therapy
• Experience of moving and handling and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Full valid driving licence and own car for work; Essential Car User Allowance
• Team player, flexible, excellent time management; able to handle last minute visits

Benefits

• Holiday allowance: up to 26 days per year plus bank holidays; 31 days after 5 years; purchase up to two additional weeks
• Pension: UK's largest local government pension scheme; life cover of three times salary as lump sum
• Enhanced parental and carers leave: ample time to bond with newborn or support family during critical life events
• Perks: discounts on shop, holidays, phone contracts, cycle to work, free flu jabs, eye tests; MCR+ discount cards
• Learn and grow: workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships and qualifications; comprehensive onboarding
• Good Employment Charter member: secure, flexible work; annual pay review; support for health and wellbeing
• Volunteering leave: up to 3 days pro rate paid leave

Inclusive Employment

• Welcoming applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, young people
• Interview adjustments and accessible formats available
• Disability confident employer; strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion
• Guaranteed assessment scheme for armed forces, care leavers, disabled or long term condition applicants

Pre Employment Checks

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• References from current and previous employer(s)
• Proof of qualifications relevant to the role
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Valid driving licence (if required)

Application Process

Successful candidates must evidence right to work in the UK before employment starts. Manchester City Council does not sponsor for Skilled Worker route.

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