Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Occupational Therapy manager or experienced Occupational Therapist to join Cheshire East Council's adult social care service as the permanent Practice Manager of the Occupational Therapy community team. Based at Delamere house the successful candidate will be managing a team of Occupational Therapists and OT social care assessors.



The role of the Practice Manager is varied, rewarding and challenging and this is an opportunity for an individual with sufficient experience to lead an efficient and effective team. As a Practice Manager you will be responsible for budgetary, staffing and performance issues and will need an ability to deal with complex decision-making under pressure. You will have extensive experience of supporting both adults and children with OT needs and knowledge of both legislative frameworks, including DFG legislation. An ability to work effectively with partnership organisations is essential.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Nantwich, Holmes Chapel, Alsager, Congleton, Crewe, Middlewich, Sandbach

Job Category

Social Care

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 11

Salary Min

48,072 per annum

Salary Max

54,994 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

24/10/2025

Ref No

E3307
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



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The successful candidate will require extensive post qualifying experience ideally in an adult social care setting, with knowledge of relevant legislation and local policies and procedures. Experience of managing complex cases and effective partnership working is essential.



You will also need to work as part of a team within the wider Management Team to ensure consistent and effective practice. Full support and assistance will be offered but it is expected that you will increasingly be able to demonstrate the ability and the confidence to make decisions independently.



The successful applicants will need to have knowledge of asset and strengths-based practices to support the team to deliver an efficient service. The appointed manager will need to be able to manage pressures, change, be adaptable and innovative in their approach to the delivery of services whilst been able to encourage, support and promote change.



For more information about this post please contact Locality Manager Katherine Kwaan- katherine.kwaan@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



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