Community Occupational Therapist - Adult Health and Social Care

The Salford Adult Social Care (ASC) Therapy Team supports people across Salford—including children—to live as independently and safely as possible in their own homes. We provide person-centred assessments and interventions, enabling individuals to maintain independence and reduce risks within their home environment. We are a forward-thinking and innovative service with a strong reputation for high-quality practice, particularly in moving and handling, specialist equipment, and complex housing adaptations. Many of our recommendations are funded through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), and our therapists have access to a wide range of equipment to support outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to develop specialist community skills within a supportive and experienced team.

Potential TUPE Transfer: Adult Social Care services in Salford are currently delivered by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and are expected to transfer to Salford City Council during 2026. As this role forms part of those services, the successful candidate is likely to transfer to Salford City Council under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), subject to the transfer proceeding as planned. Any transfer would be managed through the appropriate formal process, including consultation and support for affected employees.

• Screen and prioritise new referrals into the service
• Carry out functional and holistic assessments within service users’ homes and, where required, in hospital settings to support safe discharge
• Identify risks and provide practical, person-centred solutions to promote independence
• Recommend and implement specialist equipment, moving and handling solutions, and complex housing adaptations
• Complete DFG-related assessments and recommendations
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, families, and carers

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including:

• a fantastic annual leave allowance
• flexible working opportunities
• protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website.