Gateshead - OT Team Manager - Independent Living Service

Occupational Therapy Team Manager - Independent Living Service

Gateshead Council | Maternity Leave Cover

Location:

Gateshead Council Civic Centre, NE8 1HH

Pay Rate: £31.87-£33.93 per hour

Contract:

Maternity Leave Cover

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join Gateshead Council's Independent Living Service.

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Significant recent experience working as an Occupational Therapist, ideally within a local authority, social care or community setting.
• Previous team management or leadership experience within an Occupational Therapy service.
• Experience managing workloads, staff performance, risk and complex cases.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, statutory requirements, quality assurance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to produce management reports and monitor service performance.
• Experience supporting staff development through supervision and performance management.

• Lead and line manage the Occupational Therapy team, setting targets and supporting continuous professional development.
• Manage workload, competing demands and allocation of cases effectively.
• Oversee team action plans, risk assessments, safeguarding and statutory compliance.
• Ensure high-quality practice through case audits, quality assurance and monitoring of OT treatment plans and documentation.
• Develop effective partnerships with internal and external agencies to support integrated service delivery.
• Manage recruitment, attendance, employee relations, occupational health and disciplinary processes where required.
• Prepare and present performance, management and business reports.
• Monitor budgets and promote cost-effective service delivery.
• Provide reflective supervision and development support to Senior Practitioners.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures across the service.
• Respond to complex and high-risk complaints.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• £300 referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend who is successfully placed
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.