- Supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day operation of the service
- Providing professional guidance and supervision to the Occupational Therapy team
- Undertaking assessments and reviews of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated working
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Extensive experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably within an educational or children's services setting
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Assistant Team Manager - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council
Description
Vacancy Description
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join our dedicated Education Services Service, based at Market Street Offices. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment, making a real difference to the lives of children and young people in our community.
As the Assistant Team Manager Occupational Therapy, you will work closely with the Team Manager to provide effective leadership and management to the Occupational Therapy team. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. Your key responsibilities will include:
To excel in this role, you should have:
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
To learn more about the role, please contact Anna Mobbs on for an informal discussion.
West Berkshire Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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