Promoting Independence OT Practice Manager

Cheshire West and Chester; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead the Promoting Independence Team within Adult Social Care. You will provide professional and clinical leadership to Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners, ensuring high-quality, person-centred interventions for adults, families and carers.

The role focuses on preventative, strength-based practice, collaboration with OT managers across Reablement, Right Size Care and Community OT services,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or management experience in Adult Social Care/OCCUPATIONAL Therapy.
• HCPC registration and current registration status.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, operational support and practice oversight for the Promoting Independence Team.
• Deliver clinical excellence and innovative Occupational Therapy practice for adults with physical, cognitive, and mental health needs.
• Supervise and develop Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.
• Ensure timely, proportionate, person-centred interventions that improve quality of life.
• Develop workforce planning, performance management, and CPD across the team.
• Collaborate with housing, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead the Promoting Independence Team within Adult Social Care. You will provide professional and clinical leadership to Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners, ensuring high-quality, person-centred interventions for adults, families and carers.

The role focuses on preventative, strength-based practice, collaboration with OT managers across Reablement, Right Size Care and Community OT services,