Occupational Therapist, Moving and Handling Team

MR-322

£36 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, Manchester City Council
Moving and Handling
Pay rate £36 per hour
An opportunity has arisen with Vitalis Social Care for an OT to be part of the Moving and Handling Optimisation Team. The focus of the team is to ensure a person is receiving the optimal level of care.
Job Roles and Responsibilities: -
The OT will have a good understanding of:

Moving and handling techniques
Equipment
Adaptations
Assistive technology to enhance independence and optimise the level of care received.

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 be working as part of an MDT team with Physiotherapists, OTs, Social Worker and Assessment Officers.
Must have experience of moving and handling including undertaking risk assessments, providing training to carers and equipment (e.g. hoists, slings, stand aids). Experience in single handed care is desirable.
Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@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.

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