Occupational Therapist, Tameside

Occupational Therapist, Tameside  
Pay rate up to £30 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work in a disability Team in Tameside.
· To provide a Specialist Occupational Therapy Service for children/young people who have disabilities, complex health needs or chronic illness, social and housing needs.
· To assess the needs of disabled children/young people, including those with chronic and terminal illness, in the community
· To provide a specialist response in complex and highly complex cases, formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
· To give evidenced consideration to the voice of the child/young person and their families.
·  Working in a multi-agency way with employees of Tameside MBC, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and other agencies, by providing professional advice including disability equipment, adaptations and manual handling.
· Manual handling/ergonomic risk assessment and development of handling plans to reduce risk for informal carers.
· To manage a complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner, evidencing high level problem solving and reasoning skills.
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
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• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

 Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.