Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Level 1

About The Role

Working Hours: 2 x 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 1 December 2025

Interview Method: In Person

Role requirements: 2 References (where possible we require 3 years history)

Qualification: Bsc Hons Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist registration with HCPC

Essential Car Documentation: This post requires you to hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

DBS clearance: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are looking for an occupational therapist or physiotherapist to work across the Moving and Handling team and the OT team, carrying out risk assessments for disabled children and adults across the city.

The right candidate will be responsible for training family carers and paid assistants, assessing for moving and handling equipment to reduce care and promote safety and independence, assessing for seating, bathing and toilet equipment, and completing comprehensive risk assessments for care agencies and families.

Key Functions

• Carry out functional assessments for complex bespoke equipment and adaptations.
• Complete assessments for major adaptations to provide safe access to sleeping, bathing, toileting facilities and the property.
• Complete moving and handling risk assessments, produce moving and handling plans and facilitate training for family and paid carers.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children and adults across the city. The post holder must be flexible, have excellent time management skills, and be able to respond to last minute visits due to highlighted risks.

The successful candidate will be a team player and live the Manchester Values:

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

Experience of moving and handling and knowledge of relevant legislation is essential.

About Us

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives.

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance - enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increases to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - you'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme.
• Enhanced parental and carer leave - take advantage of our enhanced family leave options.
• Brilliant perks - access a range of discounts, from weekly shopping to holidays and days out with MCR+, phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
• Learn and grow - we provide a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications.
• A Good Employment Charter member - we are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - give back to the community with three days pro rate of paid volunteering leave.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview adjustments - let us know if you need adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible formats - our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the 'Accessibility tools' button on our careers page. The tool offers features such as text to speech, translation into multiple languages and adjustable text size and colour.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
• Current or former care leavers.
• Have a disability or long term condition.

When You Join Us

We're a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub providing specialist support, advice and guidance.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network.
• A commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and our workplaces are accessible and disability friendly.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Proof of Right to Work.
• References - we'll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications - evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check - a criminal record check may be necessary.
• Driving Licence - evidence of a valid driving licence if the role requires driving.

Other relevant information

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may face disciplinary action.

Other information

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