Dorking, Surrey
Surrey County Council

This role has a starting salary of £50,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Mole Valley team. The team is based in Mole Valley District Council, in Dorking in Surrey. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a committed and supportive team of Occupational Therapists.

The role of the Occupational Therapy team is well established and the strengths that they bring to Adult Social Care are acknowledged within the whole team and by senior management. There is a strong emphasis on supporting, developing and encouraging each team member to achieve and fulfil their potential.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days’ holiday (pro-rata), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and well-being
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependant’s leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Two paid volunteering days plus one team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Mole Valley team is a dynamic team offering the very best service to our residents. All our staff receive regular supervision and there are always experienced staff available to provide advice and guidance. The team sets great store by being responsive and strengths-based in supporting residents to reach excellent outcomes. Our culture is one of nurturing and support, alongside achieving high standards in the work that we do.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with demonstrable experience as well as the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. This will involve managing a team of approximately 10 Occupational Therapy staff, ensuring that Occupational Therapy duty is managed and throughput via allocations is prioritised and operates efficiently.

You will ensure that Occupational Therapy reviews are completed in a timely manner and that Occupational Therapists respond effectively and appropriately to complex and urgent requests from both within and outside the team.

The ability to be able to make difficult and challenging decisions and support staff with advice and information is essential. We aim to ensure that all our residents have a positive experience when our Occupational Therapists work with them.

You will form part of our Management Team which consists of a Senior Manager, Team Manager, Duty ATM, ATM, Safeguarding Advisor and Senior Practice Lead. Within the management function there will be some work across the team as a whole, which consists of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, Safeguarding practitioners and Admin staff as well as the Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of providing professional supervision
• Knowledge of current legislation including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting
• Commitment to your own professional development
• Experience in assessment for provision of complex specialist equipment
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning Disabled Facilities Grant work
• Working knowledge of legislation relating to Moving and Handling
• Working knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

You must also hold a valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact the team manager, Louise Byrne by e-mail at and/or telephone at .

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/02/2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing 19/02/24.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Dorking, Surrey
Surrey County Council

This role has a starting salary of £50,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Mole Valley team. The team is based in Mole Valley District Council, in Dorking in Surrey. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a committed and supportive team of Occupational Therapists.

The role of the Occupational Therapy team is well established and the strengths that they bring to Adult Social Care are acknowledged within the whole team and by senior management. There is a strong emphasis on supporting, developing and encouraging each team member to achieve and fulfil their potential.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days’ holiday (pro-rata), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and well-being
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependant’s leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Two paid volunteering days plus one team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Mole Valley team is a dynamic team offering the very best service to our residents. All our staff receive regular supervision and there are always experienced staff available to provide advice and guidance. The team sets great store by being responsive and strengths-based in supporting residents to reach excellent outcomes. Our culture is one of nurturing and support, alongside achieving high standards in the work that we do.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with demonstrable experience as well as the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. This will involve managing a team of approximately 10 Occupational Therapy staff, ensuring that Occupational Therapy duty is managed and throughput via allocations is prioritised and operates efficiently.

You will ensure that Occupational Therapy reviews are completed in a timely manner and that Occupational Therapists respond effectively and appropriately to complex and urgent requests from both within and outside the team.

The ability to be able to make difficult and challenging decisions and support staff with advice and information is essential. We aim to ensure that all our residents have a positive experience when our Occupational Therapists work with them.

You will form part of our Management Team which consists of a Senior Manager, Team Manager, Duty ATM, ATM, Safeguarding Advisor and Senior Practice Lead. Within the management function there will be some work across the team as a whole, which consists of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, Safeguarding practitioners and Admin staff as well as the Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of providing professional supervision
• Knowledge of current legislation including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting
• Commitment to your own professional development
• Experience in assessment for provision of complex specialist equipment
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning Disabled Facilities Grant work
• Working knowledge of legislation relating to Moving and Handling
• Working knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

You must also hold a valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact the team manager, Louise Byrne by e-mail at and/or telephone at .

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/02/2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing 19/02/24.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.