Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Community Occupational and Visual Impairment team. The team delivers services to children and adults who often require specialist assessment and interventions to deliver person centred support plans for people with complex needs. Specialist areas of OT service delivery include complex moving and handling, housing and children’s OT. The Visual Impairment team also provides rehabilitation to those with Visual Impairment.
Together with another OT Practice Manager, and with the support of the OT Team Manager, this is a key leadership role to support and develop a team of skilled Occupational Therapists, Vision Rehab Specialists and support staff to deliver quality services to children and adults in our borough. You will ensure the highest standards in clinical practice are delivered to our residents. You will work closely with health and social care colleagues, housing and the third sector to ensure seamless, joined up approaches. You need to be HCPC registered.
You will be based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port, but the team’s service area extends across the whole Cheshire West and Chester footprint.
You need to have excellent knowledge and clinical skills in the delivery of Occupational Therapy to children and adults. You need good knowledge of the legislation pertaining to the assessment of children and adults including housing legislation and the delivery of housing grants, such as Disabled Facilities Grants. Although management experience is desirable, we would be able to support a candidate with outstanding clinical skills, to develop their management experience in the role.
Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.
We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us to support our teams in delivering excellent social care. Our Business Support Officers play a critical role in supporting teams to meet the administrative demands and consider innovative solutions to meet the needs of the service.
You will have the opportunity to;
1. Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
2. Be part of an expanding team that is being invested in to ensure we are providing the best care and support options for local people
3. Deliver efficient and smooth administrative processes to ensure the team can operate as effectively as possible
4. Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
5. Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
6. Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways
You will have:
7. CQSW/CSS/Diploma in SW or degree in Social Work/ Occupational Therapy (Essential)
8. Up to date registration with HCPC or an appropriate qualification that allows you to register with HCPC
9. Relevant professional qualification, nursing, social work, occupational therapy
10. To have completed training in MCA, BIA & DOLs
11. A minimum of years post qualified experience (paid or voluntary) of working in a social care setting
12. Substantial knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation in Adults and associated guidance, with particular references to Local Authorities duties and responsibilities
13. Extensive understanding of the concept of working in partnership with adults, families, carers and partners in health, community and other agencies
14. Effective verbal and written communication skills
15. Effective personal organisation and time management skills
16. Ability to cope with the demands of the role to have developed strategies for managing pressure
17. Ability to work flexibly in a work environment with fluctuating work patterns
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a flexible, agile post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
18. High street and supermarket shopping
19. Gym membership
20. Holidays
21. Days out
22. Cinemas
23. Childcare vouchers
24. Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
25. Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
26. Cycle Scheme (Save up to £ on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
27. Competitive salary
28. A generous holiday allowance starting at days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to days
29. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically %)
30. The opportunity to develop your skills and career
31. Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
32. Supportive team and culture
33. Opportunity to purchase up to days additional annual leave
34. An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free / confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
Closing date: February. Please note the application date may be brought forward dependent on application numbers.