Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Level 1
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,280 to £40,777 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Essential Car User Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7830 |
Summary
MEAP is a citywide service and we carry out comprehensive and holistic assessments for both children and adults within their own homes. You will assess for complex equipment and adaptations and complete Moving and Handling risk assessments/training for family and paid carers
You will provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to individuals to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life. For further information about the role please contact Sarah Harris, Occupational Therapy Team Manager via Sarah.Harris@manchester.gov.uk
Why choose us?
Access to a state-of-the-art equipment & adaptation demonstration facility - Smart Suite - Manchester Local Care Organisation
We are open to applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists who are keen to work in a supportive environment with access to training, supervision and career progression
Access to a Padlet providing a one stop platform for all things OT in Manchester City Council.
We are looking for a driven, dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who wants to make a real difference to the quality of life of Manchester’s residents, to join MEAP.
MEAP is a citywide service and we carry out comprehensive and holistic assessments for both children and adults within their own homes. You will assess for complex equipment and adaptations and complete Moving and Handling risk assessments/training for family and paid carers
Manchester is a large bustling vibrant city with great transport links, concerts, events, festivals, restaurants and unique and independent businesses. It's the place to be!
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
You will be resilient, empathic, compassionate and motivated.
You must be organised and have excellent oral communication and written skills and be able to
complete comprehensive reports in a timely and efficient manner.
We are looking for a critical and innovative thinker who can gather and analyse information, manage
risk and maximize citizens' quality of life.
You should have some knowledge and/or experience of functional assessment, moving and handling,
equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology and have an understanding of relevant social care
and disability legislation.
You will maintain the standards set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal
College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
You may already be working as an Occupational Therapist, or you may be newly qualified and want to
try something new with the local authority.
We offer Monday – Friday working, with no working on bank holidays or weekends, and a 35 hour working week, supporting a positive work/life balance.
Your induction will be tailored to you so you can learn at your own pace
You will provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to individuals to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life. For further information about the role please contact Sarah Harris, Occupational Therapy Team Manager via Sarah.Harris@manchester.gov.uk
Why choose us?
Access to a state-of-the-art equipment & adaptation demonstration facility - Smart Suite - Manchester Local Care Organisation
We are open to applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists who are keen to work in a supportive environment with access to training, supervision and career progression
Access to a Padlet providing a one stop platform for all things OT in Manchester City Council.
We are looking for a driven, dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who wants to make a real difference to the quality of life of Manchester’s residents, to join MEAP.
MEAP is a citywide service and we carry out comprehensive and holistic assessments for both children and adults within their own homes. You will assess for complex equipment and adaptations and complete Moving and Handling risk assessments/training for family and paid carers
Manchester is a large bustling vibrant city with great transport links, concerts, events, festivals, restaurants and unique and independent businesses. It's the place to be!
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
You will be resilient, empathic, compassionate and motivated.
You must be organised and have excellent oral communication and written skills and be able to
complete comprehensive reports in a timely and efficient manner.
We are looking for a critical and innovative thinker who can gather and analyse information, manage
risk and maximize citizens' quality of life.
You should have some knowledge and/or experience of functional assessment, moving and handling,
equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology and have an understanding of relevant social care
and disability legislation.
You will maintain the standards set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal
College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
You may already be working as an Occupational Therapist, or you may be newly qualified and want to
try something new with the local authority.
We offer Monday – Friday working, with no working on bank holidays or weekends, and a 35 hour working week, supporting a positive work/life balance.
Your induction will be tailored to you so you can learn at your own pace
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