Team Leader (Occupational Therapist- ASC- Central Team)

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Berkshire Council seeks a motivated Team Leader (Occupational Therapist) for the Adult Social Care Service in Newbury. In this leadership role, you will supervise a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care services are delivered to the local community while fostering team development and operational efficiency. Excellent employment benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Local discounts

Wellbeing Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within Adult Social Care.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and motivate.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership and promote positive work environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

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Team Leader (Occupational Therapist- ASC- Central Team), Newbury

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Newbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Vacancy Description

Are you an experienced and motivated individual looking for a rewarding leadership role within Adult Social Care? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Team Leader to join our dynamic Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Locality Manager.

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality social care services to our local community. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of dedicated professionals, providing guidance, support and supervision to ensure the best outcomes for our service users.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and workload management
• Provide leadership and support to team members, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and effective partnership working
• Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and best practice, ensuring compliance and promoting continuous professional development within the team

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Extensive experience within the field of Adult Social Care, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving shared goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with a diverse range of individuals and stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and manage competing demands
• A commitment to delivering person-centred services and promoting the independence and well-being of our service users

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.