Moving & Handling OT - Community Care, Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay up to £36/hour

Flexible home-working options

Professional development opportunities

Diverse experience with service users

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Moving & Handling Occupational Therapist to join a Winchester-based team. The role balances home-working with community visits and focuses on moving and handling assessments to support safe, independent living in the community.

The position requires HCPC registration and a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, with experience in Adult Social Care OT and transfer assessments. Flexible working patterns are offered within Hampshire.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a degree or diploma.
• Experience in Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Proficient in moving and handling and transfer assessments.
• Ability to manage an independent community caseload with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bed rail reviews ensuring safety and comfort of service users.
• Complete moving and handling reviews, providing expert guidance on safe practices.
• Undertake moving and handling assessments to identify individual needs.
• Conduct home environment assessments to facilitate safe living spaces.
• Perform transfer assessments, ensuring safe movement for service users.
• Order and arrange necessary equipment provision for service users.
• Complete triage assessments to prioritise needs and allocate resources efficiently.
• Undertake proportionate care reviews to ensure ongoing suitability of care plans.
• Support safe and independent living within the community through skilled assessments and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and assessment documentation for continuity of care.

Skills

Moving & Handling

Occupational Therapy

Adult Social Care

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Moving & Handling Occupational Therapist to join a Winchester-based team. The role balances home-working with community visits and focuses on moving and handling assessments to support safe, independent living in the community.

The position requires HCPC registration and a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, with experience in Adult Social Care OT and transfer assessments. Flexible working patterns are offered within Hampshire.