Occupational Therapy Manager

Job Title:  Assistant Service Manager
Area:   South West London Social Services
Salary: £34.50
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing 
Job details:  Occupational Therapist required. Primary duties will include:
• To facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence and strength-based practice
• To provide operational and motivational leadership to manage performance and embed the Department’s vision and values
• To undertake statutory intervention when people are at risk or may be neglected or abused. This will include chairing Section 42 Safeguarding Adults Enquiries.
• Co-ordination, oversight, and clear decision making in managing incoming work and allocation
The person interested in this post will:
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude to work
• Continuously seek better value for money while meeting resident’s outcomes at lower cost
• Have the interests of residents and service users at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of service provision
• Take a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working.
• Have knowledge of current developments in relevant legislation, national guidance and frameworks and how to access more detailed information when necessary, including the local authority’s responsibility to safeguard adults at risk
• Be able to make rapid judgements, at times in emergencies
This is a busy team with a fast throughput of work, therefore excellent time management skills and the ability to manage own caseload is essential.
Code:  U.ACO 7623-1. 012012.B13852