Job Details
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 15 July 2024
This role is subject to -
Qualification - BSc Hons Occupational Therapyand registration with HCPC
Driving Licence – you must always hold a full valid driving licence
Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within adult social care for an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to be part of MEAP (Manchester Equipment and Adaptations Partnership)The role holder will manage a team of OTs who carry out complex assessments for specialist equipment and adaptations, along with moving and handling assessments
The role holder will provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to citizens, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.
The key functions of the role include chairing nonstock equipment panel for both staff within MEAP and our colleagues in health, managing performance in relation to KPIs and targets. Signing off assessments and providing support, guidance and advice in relation to assessment outcomes
The main objective of the team is to enable people to live as independently as possible within their own homes. The role holder will work closely with Health, Care agencies, families and key stakeholders to ensure delivery of a cohesive, efficient and cost-effective service.