Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Occupational Therapy manager or experienced Occupational Therapist to join Cheshire East Council's adult social care service as the permanent Practice Manager of the Occupational Therapy community team. Based at Delamere House, the successful candidate will be managing a team of Occupational Therapists and OT social care assessors.
Responsibilities
* Lead an efficient and effective Occupational Therapy community team, including budgetary, staffing and performance management.
* Make complex decisions under pressure and provide clear direction to the team.
* Work with partnership organisations to support adults and children with OT needs, and apply knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks (including DFG legislation).
* Collaborate with the wider Management Team to ensure consistent and effective practice; demonstrate increasing independence in decision-making.
* Promote asset- and strengths-based practices to deliver an efficient service; manage pressures, change, and be adaptable and innovative in service delivery.
* Encourage, support, and promote change within the team and the wider service.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive post-qualifying experience, ideally in an adult social care setting.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and local policies and procedures.
* Experience of managing complex cases and effective partnership working.
* Experience supporting both adults and children with OT needs; knowledge of both legislative frameworks, including DFG legislation.
Contact
For more information about this post please contact Locality Manager Katherine Kwaan - katherine.kwaan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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