JustOT are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Manager to work with our well-respected client based in Herefordshire.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join our County and Younger Adults teams. Herefordshire Adults & Communities are developing adult social care services in keeping with the responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. We are looking for an experienced Manager to lead the County and Younger Adults Team to ensure continual improvement in hospital discharge practice, process, and improved outcomes for individuals.
The County Team works with individuals with complex needs such as Learning Disability, Mental Health, Forensic and/or a combination of these needs. Our Younger Adults Team works with Adults under 25 years of age who may be Care Leavers and are preparing for adulthood. The team works with those in receipt of complex needs funding and Education, Health and Care Plans. Both teams work with individuals in receipt of S117 aftercare, Joint CHC funding and work towards facilitating safe hospital discharges from both Community and Mental Health Hospitals.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable management experience working in Social Care Teams, particularly with complex needs. The role involves close partnership working with various partners including health, adult social care, commissioning, and Hoople to ensure a robust, timely, and effective discharge for individuals coming out of hospital.
Working across Herefordshire, you will support our ambition to help adults live safe, healthy, and independent lives by offering enhanced preventative and proactive community services.
It is essential that you have drive and motivation for supporting people to have the best lives possible and that you are equally committed to the support, development, and direction of staff within the teams. If you want to work alongside an experienced and motivated management team committed to providing excellent services, then this is an opportunity to join us and make a real difference. You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive environment with other social care staff.
Herefordshire is a rural county; therefore, some travelling may be required.
Hourly rate: £40-45 ph
Location: Herefordshire
Hours & Days to be Worked: Full time, Mon to Friday
Working arrangements: Mix of home working and office
Essential Requirements: HCPC registered, 2 years Social Services Experience, Car driver
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