As one of the busiest teams in Surrey, the Reigate and Banstead Locality Team has a countywide reputation for their Innovative approach to service provision. By thinking outside the box, the team actively seek to 'Be the change you wish to see in the World'. This approach resulted in the development and implementation of the 5 Steps Programme which was published twice in the national OT News Magazine (May 2020, May 2021). The team's hard work, creativity and courage resulted in the OT Team being finalists for the 2021 Local Government Chronicle Awards. Currently the team is preparing to astound judges with their innovative 'Smart Working OT Project' at the 2024 LGC Awards in November, being finalists once again. In addition to Innovation, the Team has a reputation for their investment in staff (new and old), students, apprentices and colleagues from other services. Jointly with health, the team has developed two groundbreaking training courses - the Banstead Care Home Initiative and the Care Core Crash Course. Without the pressures of a waiting list, staff have the opportunity to receive and deliver training - becoming some of the best practicing OTs in the County. Following recent training, this is what Sarah Green, OT Assistant (OTA) commented, "…the need for the 5 steps will massively help the other authorities! Annnnnddd us as OTAs seem to be much more skilled up then the rest… (of the OTA workforce)!" We believe that clients need to receive the best possible service and therefore we need to be fully confident and competent to be the best we can be. About the Team We are a caring and committed team serving residents living in Reigate and Banstead who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65, who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities, illness, or sensory impairments. The Team works closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible life, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them. We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapist Assistants and Social Workers and Occupational Therapists and are committed to learning and team development at both an individual and team level. Furthermore, we are always looking to grow in our ethnic diversity for our team to reflect the Woking community. The Team has a passion for the development of individuals within the team and they promote progression for all staff members. We also have our Surrey Academy for Adult Social Work which ensures that the offer of learning and development to Surrey staff is excellent. About the Role As the OT Assistant Team Manager, through servant leadership, you will support the day-to-day running of a busy, dynamic team, effectively prioritising daily challenges and expectations. You will support the Team Manager to deliver high quality, personalised adult social care. You will need to navigate the challenges of service provision and constantly consider changes and ways to maintain the high standards of service provision the Reigate and Banstead Locality Team currently delivers. As the most Senior OT in the team, you will have the final word on all clinical OT decisions. Therefore, you will need to be confident in your own skin, trusting your judgement, but with humility ask when you need support from your team or other managers. You will have the privilege and responsibility to lead one of the largest OT Teams in the county and will be charged to make touch decisions for the long term benefits of the team, even though these may not be obvious in the present. You will need to manage these situations with confidence and clear communication to motivate your team to align themselves with the vision. Additionally, a key accountability of the role is developing staff practice ensuring the team you work within is the best it can be. We understand the challenges of day-to-day frontline social work and have put tools in place to improve your work/life balance and make day-to-day tasks more manageable. We have created an environment to put you in the best place to do your work in a more agile way, working from home, office, or other locations as appropriate.
* An Occupational Therapy qualification.
* Active registration with the HCPC.
* Significant post-qualification experience, including experience in a social care setting, and your excellent understanding of the social care and health agendas.
* Applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework.
* Effective knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults' procedures and be able to evidence this.
* Excellent communication skills that enable you to successfully manage a team and develop effective relationships, both internal and external.
* Examples of when you have provided effective professional supervision to less experienced colleagues. You must also be able to demonstrate a track record in inter-agency partnership working.
* Strong commitment to achieving positive, strengths-based outcomes that promote maximum community inclusion, and personal choice and control.
* Resilience and confidence to navigate pressures, both from within the service and from without.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
This role has a starting salary of £52,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for an Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant Team Manager role in our fantastic Reigate and Banstead locality team. This is an 18-month secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources