Head of OT Team & Service Innovation

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council seeks an experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to lead the South Lakes Occupational Therapy Service. You will supervise a team of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Workers and Apprentices, shaping practice, supporting development and delivering high-quality outcomes across Adult Social Care.

Working alongside the OT Service Manager, you will champion strengths-based practice, foster collaboration with health, housing and community colleagues, and

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial experience in Adult Social Care, health or integrated services.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Commitment to strengths-based practice and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the South Lakes Occupational Therapy Service and oversee a multidisciplinary team.
• Shape practice, develop people and drive continuous improvement across Adult Social Care.
• Collaborate with health, housing and community services to support integrated working.
• Champion service transformation and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Health and social care integration

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council seeks an experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to lead the South Lakes Occupational Therapy Service. You will supervise a team of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Workers and Apprentices, shaping practice, supporting development and delivering high-quality outcomes across Adult Social Care.

Working alongside the OT Service Manager, you will champion strengths-based practice, foster collaboration with health, housing and community colleagues, and