About The Service
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist Team Manager working within Independent Living Services.
About the job
The successful candidate will manage, support and develop a sub team of staff, which will consist of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. You will take responsibility for the day to day operational delivery of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Service, to undertake all tasks required in the management of staff as required by Cardiff Council policies i.e. sickness absence, health & safety, leave etc.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate will have experience of managing others, with significant post qualifying experience. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the legislation that governs the provision of services and understand and apply the principles of performance management in order to implement and manage change. You will have excellent organisational skills, be able to communicate effectively, set priorities, demonstrate effective time management and work independently. It is essential that you possess a degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with the Health Care Professions Council, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.
Additional information
We are committed to your development and have well-established supervision and Personal Performance and Development schemes, training and CPD programmes (where appropriate), and a Journal club.
It is essential that you have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact
Caryn Abbott (Service Manager) or Cheryl Hill (Team Manager), Independent Living Services 029 2023 4222.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
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