Enabling Independence Team Manager

at  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

ABOUT THIS JOB

This is a fixed term position where we are looking for someone to manage an occupational therapy team providing assessments and equipment and adaptations to facilitate and promote people to remain independent within their homes and the local community
The successful candidate will oversee the ongoing development of occupational therapy plans and assess and advise on the need for equipment and adaptations and assistive technology to promote the independence of children, young people and adults with disabilities
You will positively contribute to the achievement of joint working by referring, liaising, consulting and collaborating effectively with other professionals; working with the statutory, voluntary and private sectors to identify and meet the needs of service users, families and carers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience of working with both children and adults and registered with HCPC.

ABOUT YOU

This is a leadership role for an ambitious and accomplished registered OT professional.
You will be an ’out of the box thinker’ who is always looking for new innovations and creative ways of working.
You will be an aspirational leader, keen to develop yourself , your team and the OT service.
A mentor, a leader and a visionary with a commitment to doing the very best you can in everything you do. You should be committed to a positive culture of learning and development.

ABOUT US

Here in LBBD we have invested hugely in borough infrastructure with the highest investment in building of any London Borough. This has changed our demographic and presents us with opportunity as well as challenge.
This is an exciting time to join our Adult Care and Support leadership team we are just implementing our vision to enable those who receive services to live safe happy healthy lives.
We have a motivated and stable workforce and as a leadership team want to continue to harness talent and support our workforce to continue to deliver the best to our residents. Keeping up our values and quality every step of the way.

Please refer the Job description for details