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Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

£54,707 - £57,921 Per Annum, Plus Benefits - (Pay award pending)

37 hours


We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Therapy Team Manager to join our award-winning Adult Social Care Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As Therapy Team Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all work undertaken within the team is in accordance with relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies and procedures to promote and ensure wellbeing, independence and safety.

You will play an integral role in providing leadership, management, and support to the team, ensuring that performance and quality standards are met.

This role will also be responsible for delivering a culture of partnership and ensure collaborative working with all stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer an excellent range of benefits, including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts lifestyle discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car scheme, an employee assistance program, leisure discounts and so much more!

Key responsibilities:

  • You will lead in the planning, organising, and monitoring and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations
  • Provide direct line management, supervision, coaching and support to an experienced and committed Therapy Team. You will work closely with the Principal Occupational Therapist to develop the workforce and ensure that they have the skills, knowledge that are needed to meet the changing needs of the residents of Wokingham.
  • Supporting the social care pathway process, ensuring that all services and opportunities are maximised to maintain client independence, and to identify and seek to improve areas where greater efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved

Candidate requirements:

  • Must have Occupational Therapy Qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Minimum of three years post qualification experience
  • Knowledge of legislation, regulation, rules and guidance relating to the health and social care of adults, including, but not limited to in Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Strong assessment and analytical skills
  • Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact Anita Balmer, (Head of Service, Prevention and Support) via email anita.balmer@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing date: 12th November 2024, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.   

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.


Closing date: Tue 12/11/2024 at 23:00
Job reference: 710697
Vacancy downloads:

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