Occupational Therapist Team Manager - Independent Living Services Team

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist Team Manager
Specialism: Independent Living Services Team
Job Location: Newham
Salary: £34 Hourly
Type: Locum, Ongoing

Occupational Therapist Team Manager within Social Service Independent Living Services in Gateshead UK earning £34 pay or £36.30 charge hourly. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader to step into a dynamic role where the possibilities are as diverse as the challenges. This ongoing locum position offers both full-time and part-time options tailored to fit your lifestyle while allowing you to make an impactful contribution to the Gateshead community.

• Hourly Salary:
  Enjoy competitive hourly rates that reflect your expertise and dedication, rewarding you handsomely for your hard work and commitment.
• Flexible
  
  Working Hours:
  
  Relish the freedom and flexibility of tailoring your schedule to fit both your professional ambitions and personal life.
• Professional Growth:
  Take advantage of vital opportunities for ongoing training and development, enhancing your skill set and propelling your career forward.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Thrive in a team-focused environment where collaboration and mutual support are key underpinnings of everyday operations.

• Set team targets and line manage the Occupational Therapy team, encouraging continuous development to meet the evolving needs of the service.
• Manage team workload demands by effectively prioritising competing tasks and implementing strategic allocation methods.
• Write, implement, and monitor team action plans and risk assessments, ensuring alignment with organisational expectations.
• Ensure the team complies with statutory obligations, guaranteeing high quality practice and documentation through thorough quality assurance processes, regular audits, and scrutiny of treatment plans and other statutory recordings.
• Write and present management reports in a detailed manner for senior managers and develop comprehensive business plans to support service objectives.
• Oversee budgetary responsibilities and promote cost-effective working practices. Enhance revenue monitoring and provide management reports that adhere to financial principles.
• Collaborate with the Council’s performance information team to optimise data utilisation, ensuring the enhancement of performance management through effective internal systems.

Gateshead is not only a fantastic place to work but also a community rich in culture and natural beauty. Nestled on the southern bank of the River Tyne, it offers vibrant cultural hubs, stunning riverside views, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you enjoy the great outdoors or the arts, Gateshead provides an exceptional quality of life, making it a great place to live, work, and thrive.