Job title: Occupational Therapist – Learning Disabilities & Autism
Location: Manchester (City-wide – car driver essential)
Pay rate: Up to £36 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time
Team: Principal Occupational Therapy Team
Reporting to: Moving and Handling Optimisation Team Manager (OT)
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking an Occupational Therapist – Learning Disabilities & Autism for its client in Manchester. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join a small, friendly, and supportive multidisciplinary team with high morale, based in Manchester. This role focuses on supporting adults with learning disabilities (LD) and autism within social care, particularly in supported living settings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assess the level of care provided to LD citizens in supported living or those preparing to move into supported living
2. Provide specialist assessments to support transitions in or out of supported living based on complexity and accommodation suitability
3. Apply sensory and environmental interventions, assistive technology, and equipment/adaptations to enhance independence and optimise care
4. Undertake manual handling risk assessments, develop handling plans, and provide training to carers
5. Work closely with the Social Work LD team, Health LD therapists, and other professionals
6. Manage a complex caseload autonomously, demonstrating high-level problem solving and clinical reasoning
7. Contribute to service development and best practice within the Principal OT Team
Requirements:
8. Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
9. HCPC registration
10. Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism
11. Knowledge of managing challenging behaviours
12. Experience in manual handling, including risk assessments and training delivery
13. Experience in single-handed care is desirable
14. Must be a car driver due to city-wide travel requirements
Referral Bonus: