Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Moving and Handling Advisor

Location: Manchester City Council

Area: North West Social Services

Salary: £36ph

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Service: MEAP Moving and Handling Team

Job Details:

• Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist required for the MEAP Moving and Handling Team.
• Provide specialist moving and handling assessments to support citizens to remain safely and independently within their own homes.
• Undertake complex moving and handling risk assessments and provide recommendations for appropriate equipment and adaptations.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment including ceiling track hoists, slings and other moving and handling aids.
• Deliver moving and handling training to families and paid carers on the safe use of equipment.
• Work closely with health professionals, care agencies, families and key stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective support.
• Promote independence, choice, safety and quality of life through appropriate intervention and risk management.
• Support the delivery of a cohesive, efficient and cost-effective service within the community.

Skills / Experience:

• Extensive experience in moving and handling assessments within community or social care settings.
• Accredited manual handling of people training and experience delivering training to carers and families.
• Experience assessing for complex equipment, hoists, slings and major adaptations.
• Trusted Assessor Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in equipment and adaptations assessments.
• Ability to carry out complex risk assessments and provide practical solutions for activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of relevant Social Care legislation.
• Experience working with individuals with a range of medical conditions and support needs.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Knowledge of moving and handling models of practice and intervention approaches.

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Code: U.XMS 000A D8E0 / 1. 009003.B19850