Locum Principal Therapist (Occupational Therapist) Grade 8 Independent Living Centre Early Help and Prevention Division
* Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to step into a senior professional lead role? This is an excellent opportunity to join North Lincolnshire Council’s Independent Living Service and drive high-quality, person-centred therapy services that help people live full, satisfying, and independent lives.
About the Role
As Principal Therapist, you will provide strong professional leadership within the Independent Living Centre. You will:
* Offer expert guidance, coaching and mentoring to team managers, the Back Care Advisor and other professionals
* Lead on complex assessments, multi-disciplinary working and the development of innovative, person-centred support solutions
* Work closely with the Disabled Facilities Grant process and external partners
* Provide specialist advice on moving and handling, risk management and safeguarding
* Develop and deliver high-quality training to diverse audiences
* Contribute to budget management, service development and strategic direction
* Promote evidence-based practice and build strong multi-agency partnerships across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors
This is a highly varied and influential position with significant autonomy. You will spend more than 50% of your time away from base, attending meetings, delivering training and working across North Lincolnshire.
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Location: North Lincolnshire - Scunthorpe
(agile working with base at the Independent Living Centre)
What We’re Looking For
You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC and bring:
Essential:
* Significant post-qualification experience as an OT, including managing change and developing staff
* Extensive experience of multi-agency partnership working
* Proven ability in complex case management, budget oversight, data analysis and report writing
* Experience developing and delivering training
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, safeguarding and relevant legislation
* Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to travel across North Lincolnshire (full driving licence and access to a vehicle essential)
* A positive, resilient and flexible approach with a strong commitment to excellent customer care
Desirable:
* Level 5 ILM management qualification
* Experience of safeguarding investigations and robust risk management
How to Apply Please apply with your CV or profile or contact Ross Welton at Tripod for more details