About the Role
Responsible for managing an Occupational Therapy team, ensuring that children, young people, and families in need of potential housing adaptations or re-housing support, receive high quality assessment and relevant support and intervention, identifying and developing solutions to meet needs.
Supporting the Service Manager/Head of Service in the continual development, delivery and review of the Occupational Therapy services for children and young people, ensuring that access to own housing and facilities are maximised and that appropriate recommendations are made to 3rd party bodies to enable this to happen.
Responsible for ensuring that all relevant County policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
Responsible for effective management of the team’s budget and recommendations for spending of other public funds (Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG). Deferred Interest Loans and DFG top up funding.
Provide Occupational Therapy advice relating to housing adaptations to other members of staff and provideleadOT role for Children's Housing OT service, advise OCC on matters relating to service provision and also provide professional advice to external agencies in relation to Children's housing adaptations.
About you
This job is for an OT who isenthusiastic, motivated anddeterminedthat their role will make a difference for the children and families that we work with.Together, we’re shaping children’s social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. We want you to be passionate about being a part of this.
We would like to hear from you if you are:
* Good management experience with ability to drive a good standard of practice and achieve outcomes in timescales
* A qualified Occupational Therapist with housing adaptations experience (either as a Student, OT or in a personal capacity) and are registered with HCPC
* Kindand caring, with anempathyfor the people that we work withand a respect for individuals’ diversities, qualities and abilities
* Able to demonstrate professional and personal integrity through everyday interactions
* Willing to embrace learning and development opportunities in all that you do
* Drivento think differently and innovate to ensure successful service, professional and personal outcomes
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salary from £57,178- £60,485
* Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
* Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
* A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Flexible working.
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport24x7.
* Range of family-friendly policies.
* Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!
Team Manager Michael Roche (michael.roche@oxfordshire.gov.uk)
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