We have an exciting new opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Manager to lead our dedicated Occupational Therapy Team as we support children and young people within their home with aids and adaptions.
About the Role
This is a brand new role for someone to make their own! This role gives you the opportunity to be an autonomous practitioner whilst having a strategic overview to maintain our high professional standards.
Our Children’s Services is rated as Outstanding overall by Ofsted and this reflects the quality of service we deliver to the children, young people and their families within Lincolnshire. Feedback we have received describes our Occupational Therapy intervention as something that has ‘genuinely changed the life’ of patients and we understand the importance of ensuring they are ‘kept informed throughout…respected and my child’s needs taken into account’
The Occupational Therapy Manager will be responsible for the continuing provision of high quality, effective Occupational Therapy and will represent the service within multi-agency forums. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of policy and practice in Children’s Services and develop the team with a multidisciplinary approach.
This role has the opportunity for hybrid working and relocation expenses can be considered in accordance with our relocation policy.
If you are a motivational leader who can promote excellent working practice with ambition and creativity then we would like to hear from you!
About the Team
For us great work starts with great people; those who enjoy being part of a dynamic team, working closely with colleagues across health and social care. We are looking for a Team Manager who can bring their individual style, skills and aptitude to this role. We are forward-thinking and extremely passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make. We are committed to supporting Occupational Therapy students; actively building links with the local universities both as placement educators and as guest lecturers.
We have team members who are involved in promoting Occupational Therapy at county and national level; working to promote good practice. These activities reflect our drive to provide a high-quality, evidence-based service.
About You
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (MSc OT /BSc OT / Dip COT) with current HCPC registration and experience of leadership and management We welcome applications from positive, enthusiastic leaders seeking to develop your skills and knowledge in the social care arena.
If you are committed to providing a safe child-focused service working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, then we would welcome your application.
Please note for this role you must hold a full driving license and have access to a car, mileage will be paid.
About our offer
We will offer you an in-depth, structured induction, regular high-quality supervision, on-going support and career development. This is achieved through annual appraisals, internal and external CPD opportunities including post-graduate training opportunities.
We understand the need for a good a good work/life balance and flexibility, supporting you with opportunities for group learning, peer support, team meetings and access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling.
Along with a competitive salary we are also offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
NHS continuous service is recognised by Lincolnshire County Council.
For more information on the benefits of working with us please see our rewards and benefits brochure.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Team Manager Karen Dowman via email karen.dowman@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 12th May and interviews will be held on 22nd May in person in Sleaford.
Best of luck with your application!
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.