Job Description:

Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy Service (Social Care Qualified)

Location: Wrexham, Wales
Pay Rate: £33.03 per hour (Umbrella)
Department: Adult Social Care
Grade: L11

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy Service to join the Adult Social Care team based in Wrexham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified social care professional to support the management and delivery of a high-quality, all-age Occupational Therapy Service, working with children, adults and their families to promote independence, wellbeing and safety.

The service provides occupational therapy assessments, community equipment, minor adaptations, functional reablement and advice and support to help individuals maintain their independence and remain safe within their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day management and effective running of the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Lead, supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 staff, including Occupational Therapists, Social Care Assessors and First Contact Advisors.
• Provide professional guidance, supervision and development to staff, ensuring high standards of practice and service delivery.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, reviews and service provision, ensuring these are completed within statutory timescales.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met, promoting the safety, wellbeing, rights and independence of vulnerable children and adults.
• Monitor team performance, manage workloads and resources, and drive continuous service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing services and other partner agencies to ensure effective, coordinated support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Support budget management, quality assurance, audit processes and effective record keeping.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification and registration with the appropriate regulatory body, such as Social Care Wales or HCPC.
• Experience working within a social care or social work environment.
• Previous experience of supervising, supporting or managing staff within a social care setting.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partner agencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, support staff development and maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK. 

Working Arrangements

• Location: Wrexham – office/site based.
• First 12 weeks: The successful candidate will be required to work on site every day during the initial placement period.
• Following 12 weeks: One day per week working from home will be honoured, with the remaining working days on site.
• Working hours will be agreed with the line manager and may occasionally include evenings or weekends to meet service requirements.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity in Wrexham!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!