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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 alongside senior colleagues, prioritizing the independence, dignity, choice, self-esteem, and wellbeing of service users. You will act as a source of expert advice and guidance, manage a team of OT Associates, and ensure their support and care plans meet assessed needs. Additionally, you will oversee their performance, support their professional growth, represent the OT service at meetings, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. You will also ensure effective and efficient handling of emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for 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 OT Associates, supporting their growth and development.
Represent the OT service at internal and external meetings.
Collaborate with a wide range of 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 in a previous role.
Capable of effectively managing group dynamics.
Skilled in promoting 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
Assessment
Treatment
Care Management
Complex Multi-pathologies
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
People Management
Team Management
Collaboration
Partnership Working

Location

215 Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8LH

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

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 is a world of extraordinary stories, where passionate, caring, and committed professionals do brilliant work every day.
Westminster is home to over 200,000 residents, over 50,000 businesses, and three-quarters-of-a-million workers.
Westminster City Council prioritizes communities in decision-making and aims to build an inclusive city that celebrates diverse communities.
Westminster City Council is an inclusive workplace and employer of choice, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
The council champions equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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.
The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job.
We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.