Senior Moving & Handling Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Senior Moving & Handling Occupational Therapist
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Sutton, London, UK
Salary: Up to £39.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Moving & Handling Occupational Therapist in Sutton, London within AHP - Occupational Therapy. With a rewarding hourly pay rate of up to £39.00, this full-time position offers an ongoing contract duration of 4 months. If you're looking to elevate your career while delivering impactful work, join us in Sutton where vibrant communities and a dynamic work environment await.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Immerse yourself in a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact and fully utilise your skills and experience.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £39.00 per hour, providing excellent financial reward and flexibility.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a combination of home working, community visits, and office-based work at the Civic Centre three days per week.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from regular supervision, team CPD activities, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where teamwork and innovation are encouraged.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of residents, addressing their moving, handling, equipment, and adaptation needs.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments using strengths-based approaches.
• Support residents to maximise their independence and achieve their personal goals.
• Recommend and prescribe a range of assistive equipment and adaptations.
• Complete complex moving and handling assessments, developing and implementing safe support plans.
• Work closely with residents, families, carers, and care providers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Operate the Occupational Therapy duty desk, screening referrals and responding to urgent cases.
• Support, mentor, and advise Enabling Independence Officers and Trusted Assessors.
• Complete detailed housing reports and undertake property visits.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records and documentation.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and multidisciplinary working practices.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' Occupational Therapy experience, ideally within Adult Social Care.
• Specialist Knowledge: Experience of major adaptations, Disabled Facilitie