Overview
As a Team Manager of the Early Intervention Team you will ensure that the team provides enhanced screening of new enquiries and utilises the skills and knowledge of Occupational Therapy to work with people in a strength‑based way, using a self‑management approach to identify shared solutions to meet their needs. The team will also carry out assessments in people's own homes to identify both short and longer‑term solutions to promote independence and help them to remain in their own homes. This includes functional assessments, advice, information, re‑abling techniques, equipment, adaptations and support planning for daily care needs. The team includes Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy assistants and works closely with social workers and wellbeing workers who are also part of the team. The manager will lead and develop high‑quality Occupational Therapy to support adults and older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible, by preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care. The manager is part of the Disability Management team with seven other managers, supervised by the Service Delivery Manager who is also an Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
* Deliver agreed business and service priorities for Adult Social Care within the service area.
* Allocate work and motivate the Disability Services Team appropriately.
* Deal promptly with all staff management issues, including recruitment & selection, probation and supervision of New Graduate Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Officers (visual impairment), Occupational Therapy Assistants, attendance management, performance, grievance and disciplinary issues with assistance and support from local HR and BSC.
* Ensure high performance standards are met by monitoring self, individual and team performance and identifying developmental and training needs where appropriate.
* Ensure that casework is the subject of planning, review and evaluation.
* Use resources effectively and manage appropriate financial resources within available budgets and under the supervision of the Service Delivery Manager.
* Deliver safeguarding in accordance with agreed Directorate policies and procedures.
* Act as a member of the Area Management Team and Adaptations Operations Group, deputising for others where deemed necessary.
* Contribute to departmental working parties as required.
* Contribute to developing and improving the Directorate's understanding of Occupational Therapy using a strategic, creative and innovative approach to service development and delivery.
* Demonstrate continuous professional development to enable registration with the HCPC.
* Participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
* Undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Service Delivery Manager.
* Comply with all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
* Actively promote and support Leeds City Council's policies on Equal Opportunities and work in an anti‑oppressive manner.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to work alongside the existing OT manager to lead and develop the Occupational Therapy element of the new citywide Early Intervention Team. The team has been working in the south of the city as a pilot and is now expanding to cover the whole city. This role is based in the UK; candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Ability to convey complex information effectively, accurately and concisely using a variety of formats.
Skills & Competencies
* Motivate and inspire team members to consistently raise standards in practice.
* Empower self and others, including service users, ensuring high ethical standards in practice.
* Demonstrate sound theoretical understanding and apply theory critically in practice.
* Analyse complex situations, identify risk indicators and make considered decisions within a risk management framework, in consultation with local management.
* Actively promote the change management agenda at team and area levels.
* Demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to team and area level link to the Directorate Business Plan.
* Check and audit case records.
* Manage a budget and understand how this meets the business needs of the Directorate under the supervision of line management, including adaptation recommendations made to Health and Housing.
* Involved in long‑term financial planning and contribute towards the planning, preparation, provision and analysis of information relative to budgets.
* Analyse and understand statistical information.
* Prepare and present information and reports on complex issues to a variety of audiences.
* Demonstrate advanced negotiating skills to ensure effective solutions to complex and difficult situations.
* Contribute to the overall development of services for adults within the Change Management Agenda.
* Develop constructive working relationships with other agencies.
* Develop, manage, motivate and lead the Disability Services team, providing appropriate professional supervision and clear guidance on performance based on the competency framework review.
* Manage caseloads and supervise the caseload of others and consistently raise practice standards.
* Set targets and monitor performance in line with strategic and Directorate business plans.
Knowledge
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Understanding of local government and the social, political and legal context in which it operates.
* Understanding of adult care legislation and current issues affecting the provision of Social Services.
* Understanding of the standards required by the HCPC and RCOT.
* Understanding of the legislative framework around major adaptations.
* Understanding of the work of other key agencies.
* Knowledge of current developments affecting the provision of services to adults, including mental health and disability issues.
Experience
* Working as an Occupational Therapist in a range of different settings.
* Providing structured supervision for staff and/or students.
* Post‑qualified experience.
* Developing inter‑agency and multi‑disciplinary approaches to issues.
Behavioural & Other Related Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Understand and observe the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Carry out all duties with regard to the Council's Health & Safety Policies and Code of Conduct.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
* Demonstrate a positive approach and commitment to providing training and development for staff.
Desirable Requirements
* Competent in the use of information technology, including word processing and databases.
* A management qualification.
* Car driver.
* Experience of managing multi‑agency work.
* Experience of developing new approaches to work related issues.
* Knowledge of the problems of disadvantaged groups.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your well‑being and make your money go further.
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