Occupational Therapist - Deputy Team Manager Mid Essex OT Hub

Job Description

With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as those you work to support.Well give you the tools and resources you need to enable vulnerable adults to live healthily and independently. And, as you continue to grow your expertise, youll play a key role in the development of our Mid Essex OT Hub.The Deputy Team Manager (DTM) position is an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for development, to specialise in a career in social care management. The role is to support the manager with the oversight and running of the Mid OT Hubwhere Occupational Therapists sit integral with the Neighbourhood, focused teams and Discharge to Assess and are committed to improving the quality of life for the individuals they see.The Deputy Team manager post is a new and exciting opportunity to innovate and develop the strength of all OTs working in the Mid Hub, whilst supporting each OT to continue to develop their role and the significance of occupational therapy within their ownlocalised team. The post will continue to promote the principles and practice of OT, which makes our profession unique, whilst embracing the benefits to the adults, of our working within a localised and neighbourhood Multi-Disciplinary Approach.With sound experience of occupational therapy practice and a desire to mentor staff and manage individuals and team performance, the DTM will be able to build on strong working relationships with all the teams in Mid. The skill of the DTM will be to recognisewhere OT can positively make a difference and to support the OTs ongoing professional development and support the development of the wider team members in approaches and systems, that keeps activity and occupation central to the support we give to facilitatebest outcomes for the adults we see.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and support across a team of professionals to deliver a high-quality service with positive outcomes which enables people to live healthily and independently.
• Engaging in projects and initiatives to promote Occupational Therapy practice and develop services
• Supporting the development of individuals with the team.
• Delivering expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards.
• To support the and develop the use of activity within practice and support planning for all team member
• Providing an escalation point feedback including compliments and complaints from adults in accordance with policy, in a way that fosters positive relationships.
• Key will be the opportunity to influence effective approaches to integrated working with all partners, communities, and the voluntary sector to achieve successful outcomes for the adults we see.

Please see further information regarding our Adult Social Care teams here.About usEssex County Council has been awarded Social Work Employer of the year in the prestigious 2021 Social Worker of the Year Awards.With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. Were always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Occupational Therapists play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care.We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done.About youYoull bring strong leadership and behavioural skills, giving you the ability to develop a highly motivated, high-performing professional team to deliver the best solutions for those using our services. Were also looking for your experience of working ina social care setting, along with the ability to deal with challenging situations and develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.Youll also bring:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act.
• Experience of leading change in a complex environment, and ensuring the organisation delivers best practice within financial constraints.
• The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a social care setting with strong leadership skills and current HCPC registration.
• A clear understanding of the development needs of Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and how the role of Occupational Therapy is integral to the work of the neighbourhoods and Focused team in which the Occupational Therapists are aligned.
• Passion about the diversity of Occupational Therapy and the opportunities social care can bring to enable an Occupational Therapist to use approaches that deliver through prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding.

This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://dbs-update-serviceWhat we offer in returnWell support you to be to your best, with the resources, training and development to empower you. You can add to your expertise, with a range of opportunities offered by our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy. And, with flexible working options andother lifestyle benefits, well enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too.Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.Apply now atwww.workingforessex.com

Keyskills :
Social CareHCPCOccupational Therapist