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; Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values 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 Deliver efficient and smooth administrative processes to ensure the team can operate as effectively as possible Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives. Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways You will have: CQSW/CSS/Diploma in SW or degree in Social Work/ Occupational Therapy (Essential) Up to date registration with HCPC or an appropriate qualification that allows you to register with HCPC Relevant professional qualification e.g., nursing, social work, occupational therapy To have completed training in MCA, BIA & DOLs A minimum of 2 years post qualified experience (paid or voluntary) of working in a social care setting Substantial knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation in Adults and associated guidance, with particular references to Local Authorities duties and responsibilities Extensive understanding of the concept of working in partnership with adults, families, carers and partners in health, community and other agencies Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective personal organisation and time management skills Ability to cope with the demands of the role to have developed strategies for managing pressure 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: High street and supermarket shopping Gym membership Holidays Days out Cinemas Childcare vouchers Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice) Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment) We also offer: Competitive salary A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%) The opportunity to develop your skills and career Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers Supportive team and culture Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support. For enquiries about the role, please contact the OT Team manager Julie.Williamscheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Closing date: 23 February 2025. Please note the application date may be brought forward dependent on application numbers. Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteamecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence. The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteamecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.