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About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will make a significant contribution to the lives of people across Westminster. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the service, prioritizing the independence, dignity, choice, self-esteem, and wellbeing of service users. You will act as a source of expert advice, manage a team of OT Associates, oversee their performance, and represent the OT service at internal and external meetings. You will also ensure emergency situations are handled effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operational management of the service alongside senior colleagues.
Prioritize the independence, dignity, choice, self-esteem, and wellbeing of service users.
Act as a source of expert advice and guidance.
Manage a team of OT Associates, ensuring their support and care plans meet assessed support needs.
Oversee the performance of the OT Associates team, supporting their growth and development.
Represent the OT service at internal and external meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure emergency situations are dealt with effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

Qualified Occupational Therapist with at least 5-7 years of post-qualifying experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a local authority setting.
Great working knowledge of relevant legislation.
Experience supervising staff.
Capability to effectively manage group dynamics.
Ability to promote partnership working.
Ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
Advanced skills in the assessment, treatment, and care management of people with complex multi-pathologies.
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent people management skills.
Enhanced DBS Check required.

Skills

Occupational Therapy
Operational Management
Team Management
Performance Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
People Management
Assessment
Treatment
Care Management
Decision Making under Pressure

Location

215 Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8LH

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5-7 years post-qualifying experience
3 years in a local authority

Education Level

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Salary/Compensations

£46,854 - £57,495 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £28,112 - £34,497 per annum)
Salary negotiable depending upon experience

Benefits

Flexible working patterns
Agile working

About the Company

Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council focuses on extraordinary stories and the passionate, caring, and committed professionals who do brilliant work.
Westminster City Council is home to over 200,000 residents, 50,000 businesses, and employs three-quarters-of-a-million people.
Communities are at the heart of decision-making, helping to determine the city's future.
The council works with communities and partners to build an inclusive city that celebrates diversity.
Westminster City Council is an inclusive workplace and employer of choice.
The council champions equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
The aim is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging, and is empowered to be their best.
The council is a Disability Confident Employer.

Equal Opportunity

Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace.
Care Leavers seeking their first job and who wish to be considered under our scheme, will automatically be invited to interview should they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve.
If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job.
If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible.