Job summary
West Sussex County Council is excited to announce the expansion of our reablement service and is recruiting for a second permanent staff team to help us double our capacity. This growth will enable us to manage a highly effective service that supports individuals in achieving as much independence as possible.
Our goal is simple: to ensure that as many people as possible who could benefit from reablement can access the service as early as possible.
Historically, reablement has focused on supporting individuals recently discharged from hospital. Now, we are expanding the service to help people in the community who may otherwise require ongoing support. This expansion is a vital part of our broader prevention strategy, alongside our information, advice, and guidance services, as well as the use of individual and community assets, and equipment and technology.
Main duties of the job
The Regaining Independence Service focuses on helping people get back to where they want to be. We understand how vital it is for people to gain and regain skills which give them the confidence to live their lives their way. Occupational Therapy (OT) helps those with impairment and disability to live independent, productive lives. We support people to access their wider community, work and leisure activities and essential daily activities.
To help us create a reablement workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to ensure we have diverse perspectives and insights, we would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.
The team has a supportive and caring culture and that shows in their everyday work but don't just take our word for it hear from the team themselves:
"I think we work well as a team. I feel well supported by the manager and the senior practitioner, who listen to the teams needs and react. I like the fact that as a service WSCC and RIS are extremely flexible and adjust my working to help my work life balance"
"The team are very supportive with everyone being very generous in terms of sharing knowledge, experience and availability for joint visits. I feel as though the team is passionate about delivering person centred therapy and believe in the core principles of reablement"
About us
West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that
provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we
recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim
to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can
achieve their full potential, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for
the work they do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary:£53,350 to £57,005 per annum
Working Pattern:Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Coastal areas - office base in Chichester (Or Worthing if preferred)
We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to join us as theTeam Managerof a brand-new team. This role gives you the chance to help shape and develop both the team and the service from the ground up.
As Team Manager, youll lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of registered and non-registered professionals (including Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists). Youll ensure the service is delivered to the highest standards, in line with HCPC guidelines, national legislation, and West Sussex County Council policies and procedures.
Managing your team, you will be expected to assign, monitor and review team activities to ensure standards, development and implementation of team plans and performance targets are in place and being met. Youll promote effective working practices with colleagues and partner agencies and ensure the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy reablement plans to West Sussex residents with the aim of meeting customer outcomes and preventing, reducing and delaying the need for services.
As a member of a high performing Occupational Therapy Management team, you are responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within a specific service area. This post will require you to manage business priorities according to demand and deliver performance targets by the effective management of resources. Demonstration of strong management and leadership skills to provide excellent services that improve outcomes for the residents of West Sussex is key.
As the Occupational Therapy professional management lead for the service area it is highly desirable for the successful applicant to be qualified in OT. You must have excellent communication skills drawing on your ability to influence the actions of others and communicate complex information to a variety of people. Initiative and creativity are imperative, you must be able to anticipate problems and make informed decisions on many different aspects of the role including, service provision and the day to day management and direction of the team.
This role offers hybrid working, meaning you will be able to work from home 1-2 days a week. The interviews for this role will take place week commencing 24th February.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary:£53,350 to £57,005 per annum
Working Pattern:Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Coastal areas - office base in Chichester (Or Worthing if preferred)
We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to join us as theTeam Managerof a brand-new team. This role gives you the chance to help shape and develop both the team and the service from the ground up.
As Team Manager, youll lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of registered and non-registered professionals (including Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists). Youll ensure the service is delivered to the highest standards, in line with HCPC guidelines, national legislation, and West Sussex County Council policies and procedures.
Managing your team, you will be expected to assign, monitor and review team activities to ensure standards, development and implementation of team plans and performance targets are in place and being met. Youll promote effective working practices with colleagues and partner agencies and ensure the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy reablement plans to West Sussex residents with the aim of meeting customer outcomes and preventing, reducing and delaying the need for services.
As a member of a high performing Occupational Therapy Management team, you are responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within a specific service area. This post will require you to manage business priorities according to demand and deliver performance targets by the effective management of resources. Demonstration of strong management and leadership skills to provide excellent services that improve outcomes for the residents of West Sussex is key.
As the Occupational Therapy professional management lead for the service area it is highly desirable for the successful applicant to be qualified in OT. You must have excellent communication skills drawing on your ability to influence the actions of others and communicate complex information to a variety of people. Initiative and creativity are imperative, you must be able to anticipate problems and make informed decisions on many different aspects of the role including, service provision and the day to day management and direction of the team.
This role offers hybrid working, meaning you will be able to work from home 1-2 days a week. The interviews for this role will take place week commencing 24th February.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in dealing with significant and diverse issues, including the delivery or co-ordination of quality customer focused service.
- Experience of managing / leading staff.
Key Skills
Essential
- The ability to provide professional knowledge, skill and experience to the service area. Promote professional leadership within the service specialism.
- The ability to lead staff through complex change within the context of the political, legal and practice framework, identify innovative solutions and constructively challenge existing practices, effectively deliver performance management solutions.
- The ability to problem solve and tackle challenging issues of a technical, professional, resource or people related nature.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills (including IT) and the ability to analyse and manage data and monitor financial expenditure of for example: staffing, equipment and adaptation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BA/BSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in dealing with significant and diverse issues, including the delivery or co-ordination of quality customer focused service.
- Experience of managing / leading staff.
Key Skills
Essential
- The ability to provide professional knowledge, skill and experience to the service area. Promote professional leadership within the service specialism.
- The ability to lead staff through complex change within the context of the political, legal and practice framework, identify innovative solutions and constructively challenge existing practices, effectively deliver performance management solutions.
- The ability to problem solve and tackle challenging issues of a technical, professional, resource or people related nature.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills (including IT) and the ability to analyse and manage data and monitor financial expenditure of for example: staffing, equipment and adaptation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BA/BSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
