Occupational Therapist, Manchester City Council

Occupational Therapist, Manchester City Council
Pay rate up to £36 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work in a Learning Disabilities Team in Manchester City Council.
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.
 
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