Job title: Occupational Therapy Team Manager – Early Intervention Team
Hours: 37 hours (full time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Citywide
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to work alongside the existing OT manager to lead and develop the Occupational Therapy element of the new citywide Early Intervention Team. The team has been working in the south of the city, as a pilot, and now the team is expanding to cover the whole of the city.
About the role
As a Team Manager of the Early Intervention Team, you will ensure that the team provides enhanced screening of new enquiries and utilises the skills and knowledge of Occupational Therapy to work with people in a strength-based way, using a self-management approach to identify shared solutions to meet their needs. The team will also carry out assessments in people’s own homes to identify both short and longer-term solutions to promote independence and help them to remain in their own homes. This includes functional assessments, advice, and information, re-abling techniques, equipment, adaptations, and support planning for daily care needs.
The team includes Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy assistants. The team will work very closely with the Social Workers and wellbeing workers who are also part of the team.
You will have experience of working in social care, with a good knowledge of legislation relevant to social care, especially around Care Act Assessments, adaptations, equipment, and current moving and handling practices. More importantly, you will have experience of managing or working alongside a team of diverse practitioners with differing levels of knowledge and experience.
As a team manager, you will lead and develop high-quality Occupational Therapy to support adults and older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible by preventing, reducing, and delaying the need for care.
The manager will be part of the Disability Management team with 7 other managers. The supervision of the team managers is undertaken by the Service Delivery Manager, who is also an Occupational Therapist.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Alison Griffiths, Service Delivery Manager at alison.griffiths@leeds.gov.uk or Tel: 07891 274077.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer, and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
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Job Purpose
To manage the Disability Services Team in the provision of high-quality Occupational Therapy Services and ensure that the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Local Authority are being met. To ensure that people who are registered sight impaired, or severely sight impaired receive appropriate assessment and support.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for delivering within their service area agreed business and service priorities for Adult Social Care.
* The appropriate allocation of work and motivation of the Disability Services Team.
* Deal with all staff management issues promptly, including recruitment & selection, probation and supervision of New Graduate Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Officers (visual impairment), Occupational Therapy Assistants staff, attendance management, staff supervision, performance, grievance and disciplinary issues with assistance and support from local HR and BSC.
* To ensure high performance standards are met by monitoring self, individual and team performance and identifying developmental and training needs where appropriate.
* To ensure that casework is the subject of planning, review, and evaluation.
* The effective use of resources and management of appropriate financial resources within available budgets and under the supervision of the Service Delivery Manager.
* The delivery of Safeguarding in accordance with agreed Directorate policies and procedures.
* Carry out the role of a member of the Area Management Team and Adaptations Operations Group, deputising for others where deemed necessary.
* Contribute to departmental working parties as required.
* To contribute to developing and improving the Directorate's understanding of Occupational Therapy using a strategic, creative, and innovative approach to service development and delivery.
* To demonstrate continuous professional development to enable registration with the HCPC.
* To participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary to ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
* To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Service Delivery Manager.
* To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures, and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
* To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner.
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Essential requirements: It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
* Ability to pass varied and complex information effectively, accurately, and concisely using a variety of formats.
* To demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire team members to consistently raise standards in practice.
* Ability to empower self and others including service users, ensuring high ethical standards in practice.
* Ability to demonstrate sound theoretical understanding and the ability to critically apply theory in practice.
* Ability to analyse complex situations, identify indicators of risk, and make considered decisions within a risk management framework within timescales and with consultation with local management.
* Ability to actively promote the change management agenda at team and area level.
* Ability to demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to team and area level link to the Directorate Business Plan.
* Ability to check and audit case records.
* Ability to manage a budget and have an understanding of how this meets the business needs of the Directorate under the supervision of line management, including adaptation recommendations being made to Health and Housing.
* To be involved in long-term financial planning and to contribute towards the planning, preparation, provision, and analysis of information in relation to budgets.
* Ability to analyse and understand statistical information.
* Ability to prepare and present information and reports on complex issues to a variety of different audiences.
* Ability to demonstrate advanced negotiating skills to ensure effective solutions to complex and difficult situations.
* Ability to contribute to the overall development of services for Adults within the Change Management Agenda.
* Ability to develop constructive working relationships with other Agencies.
* Ability to develop, manage, motivate, and lead Disability Services team and offer appropriate professional supervision, giving clear and specific guidance on performance based on the competency framework review.
* Ability to manage caseloads and supervise the caseload of others and to consistently raise practice standards.
* Ability to set targets and monitor performance in line with strategic and Directorate business plans.
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Understanding of local government and the social, political, and legal context in which it operates.
* Understanding of adult care legislation and current issues affecting the provision of Social Services.
* Understanding of the standards required by the HCPC and RCOT.
* Understanding of the legislative framework around major adaptations.
* Understanding of the work of other key Agencies.
* Knowledge of the current developments affecting the provision of services to adults, including mental health and disability issues.
* Working as an Occupational Therapist in a range of different settings.
* Experience of providing structured supervision for staff and/or students.
* Developing inter-agency and multi-disciplinary approaches to issues.
Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth, and Zero Carbon.
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
* Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
* Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
* Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
* Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
* The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements: It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements; however, these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
* Competent in the use of information technology, including word processing and databases.
* Experience of management of multi-agency work.
* Experience of developing new approaches to work-related issues.
* Knowledge of the problems of disadvantaged groups.
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