Occupational Therapy Team Manager

Occupational Therapy Team Manager

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £56,075 - £59,369 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 27/04/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 710697

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join our award-winning Adult Social Care team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Occupational Therapy Team Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of our supportive and experienced Occupational Therapy team, ensuring the delivery of person-centred, strengths-based interventions that promote independence, safety and wellbeing.

You will deliver a culture of partnership and ensure collaborative working with all stakeholders.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated to lead our dedicated team in delivering high quality services to our community.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays

An excellent local government pension scheme

An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

A range of local & lifestyle discounts

Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

And much more!

Key responsibilities:

• You will lead in the planning, organising, and monitoring and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations

• Provide direct line management, supervision, coaching and support to an experienced and committed Therapy Team. You will work closely with the Principal Occupational Therapist to develop the workforce and ensure that they have the skills, knowledge that are needed to meet the changing needs of the residents of Wokingham.

• Supporting the social care pathway process, ensuring that all services and opportunities are maximised to maintain client independence, and to identify and seek to improve areas where greater efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved

Candidate requirements:

• Must have Occupational Therapy Qualification and registration with he Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Minimum of three years post qualification experience

• Knowledge of legislation, regulation, rules and guidance relating to the health and social care of adults, including, but not limited to in Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

• Strong assessment and analytical skills

• Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Like many areas we have a growing and aging population, our adoption of Social Care Future demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the support, resources and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes.

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Or for an informal discussion, please contact Anita Balmer, Head of Prevention and Support Service via email

Closing Date: 27th April 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

There will be a People with Lived Experience panel involved in the recruitment of this role.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

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