Occupational Therapist – Manual Handling - Suffolk

FJ-162

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Suffolk, Suffolk

Social Care

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Manual Handling
Location: Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working - Full time hours
Rate: £35 per hour (umbrella)

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Suffolk Council on a locum basis, with a strong focus on manual handling.

The ideal candidate will be:
  • Local to Lowestoft or able to commute daily
  • Experienced to Band 6 (or equivalent) level
  • Background in local authority preferred (NHS experience also considered)
  • Confident in delivering safe and effective manual handling practice
Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivering safe, timely, and effective front-line OT services within the directorate
  • Supporting triage and reducing duplication between health and social care to help manage OT waiting lists
  • Advising and supporting external care providers with safe moving and handling tasks
  • Reviewing care packages to ensure cost-effective service delivery and appropriate equipment use
  • Reviewing double-handed care packages and making recommendations
  • Providing mutual aid across other OT teams when required
  • Carrying out comprehensive OT assessments and reviews
📩 To apply or find out more, contact Freya Joseph at freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk