OT TEAM MANAGER CASE MANAGEMENT (CRT ASSESSMENT & TRAINING)

The Community Resource team (CRT) are part of Cardiff Councils Independent Living Services (ILS) work in partnership with vulnerable adults to support them to live independently at home and connected to their communities.

CRT is a joint service provided by Cardiff Council and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board that aims to support adults, through therapy and/or home care, to recover or maintain their ability to live independently at home. The service aims to encourage and support people to learn or re-learn skills necessary for daily living, following a period of illness or after a stay in hospital. The reablement support provided by the CRT will help our citizens discover what they are capable of and give them the confidence to do things independently.

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff's Independent Living Services (ILS) Team, Community Resource Team (CRT) as a qualified Senior Occupational Therapist Team Manager.

The successful candidate will manage, support and develop a sub team of approximately 13 staff, which will consist of Occupational Therapists, Technology Enabled Care Officers, Training Officer and Trusted Assessors within CRT Home Care. You will take responsibility for the day to day operational delivery of the team, to undertake all tasks required in the management of staff as required by Cardiff Council policies.

What We Are Looking For From You

You must be a dynamic individual who is passionate about promoting independence.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing others, with significant proven 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 with experience of change management.

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, 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.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh and Community Languages, would be an advantage.

Additional information

With effect from 1st April 2024, this role attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

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.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

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.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

This document is available in Welsh.

Due to current working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.

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:

1. Application Guidance
2. Applying for jobs with us
3. Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

1. Employee Charter
2. Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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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: Nicola Rees (Service Manager) .

Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Health & Social Care

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent