Team Leader (Occupational Therapist) - 03613 - #195125

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a leadership role within a dynamic and supportive Adult Social Care team? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Occupational Therapist to work alongside our dedicated group of OT's to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our local community.

About The Role

As Team Leader - Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting a team of Occupational Therapists to ensure the effective delivery of assessment and intervention services
• Working collaboratively with the Locality Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the Adult Social Care service
• Overseeing the allocation of referrals and ensuring timely and appropriate responses to individuals' needs
• Providing expert advice and guidance to both colleagues and service users
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and professional guidelines
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist
• Significant post-registration experience in an Occupational Therapy role, ideally within a social care setting
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position, demonstrating the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to manage complex cases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, service users, and external stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice in relation to Occupational Therapy and social care
  
  

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum pro rata (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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To find out more about the role, please contact Katie Winter on 01635 503526 or email [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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