Occupational Therapy Team Leader

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Ipswich Bury St Edmunds or Lowestoft - multi office working and hybrid workingSalary:48163 per annum(pro rata for part time)Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options availableContract:PermanentAs a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as an Occupational Therapy Team Lead youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.Reimagine the possibilities.Your role and responsibilitiesLeading a team of operational staff including an Occupational Therapist and four Independent Wellbeing Practitioners.Conducting staff supervisions performance appraisals and handling associated HR responsibilities.Overseeing the holding list and managing work allocation.Managing complex Occupational Therapy cases particularly those involving major home adaptations.Collaborating closely with the ILS Admin team and the Grab Rail service.Representing the service in meetings with district and borough councils across Suffolk fostering partnerships and supporting joint service delivery objectives.Building specialist expertise in housing-related matters.Authorising equipment through funding panels and contributing to the wider SCC Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy group.You will needTo be a qualified and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist within an Adult Social Care (ASC) team.A strong commitment to career development and a desire to progress professionally.An interest in housing and its connection to Occupational Therapy supported by experience in housing-related casework.Proven experience of working with Suffolk County Council (SCC) partners ideally having led relevant projects.Experience supervising Occupational Therapists Independent Well-being Practitioners or students.Creativity and strategic thinking to help shape service development and contribute to delivery plans.The ability to balance complex clinical casework with managerial and leadership responsibilities.Confidence in working independently while engaging effectively with line and clinical supervision.A genuine passion for Occupational Therapy and its potential to make a meaningful difference.You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.The teamThe Independent Living Service Occupational Therapy team are in the Contact and Assessment service of ASC and are responsible for assessing customers for major home adaptations (costing over 1000) for privately owned and rented team refer on to and work closely with thedistrict and borough councils who are responsible for processing Disabled Facilities Grants. This includes means testing providing application forms technical input reviewing quotes and approving grants. ILS also has a grab rail service which is managed by a small team with whom the ILS OT group work in conjunction with.This is a diverse team with a mixture of qualified Occupational Therapists and Independent Wellbeing Practitioners. The team are hybrid and there is flexibility in terms of office base. The role of Team Lead involves complex case working across Suffolk alongside the overall running of the team.This is an exciting time to join ILS as it as an evolving service; as Team Lead you will be working closely with the Operations and Partnerships Manager as well as the Principal OT on the strategic vision of ILS as a major adaptations and specialist housing service.Empowering EveryoneWere big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.For more informationPlease contact Katherine Lees (Operations and Partnerships Manager IWS and ILS) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailingHow to applyStep 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.You should use theSupporting Statement template.Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum 1000 word.Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling . If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date:11.30pm 30 September 2025.This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.#LI-Hybrid Key Skills Employee Evaluation,HIPAA,Data Collection,HTTPS,Physiology Knowledge,Physio therapy,Computer Literacy,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Critical Care Experience,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1