We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?Are you looking for a change and a chance to progress your leadership and management skills?
This is an exciting time to join our Core Occupational Therapy Service within Coventry Adult Social Care.
As part of this role you will be working with partners across the city and the region to support users, their families and their carers, putting the person at the heart of everything we do, encouraging diverse and inclusive working environments.
The Core Occupational Therapy Service within Coventry is key in helping people across diverse communities live fulfilled lives, working alongside health and social care professionals, committed to achieving the best outcomes.
Coventry Core Occupational Therapy provide advice, equipment, assistive technology and adaptations to enable people to remain in their own homes and to allow them to continue to be as independent as possible in daily activities. You will have the responsibility and accountability for the effective management of the Core Therapy team alongside other OT Team Leads. This is an opportunity to lead and improve service delivery.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?The adults we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that is culturally competent and represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.
Within our management team men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented, as a result we would like to encourage both men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and dynamic team leader who is culturally sensitive and who can lead and develop the service area along with your OTTL peers to maximise service delivery and optimise performance. You will need to have experience in managing therapy teams.
If you have an OT qualification, experience in managing staff and teams within a Therapy Service, including monitoring and delivering on performance indicators, this role will suit your skill set.
Knowledge and experience in adaptations and prescribing health and social care equipment for both adults and children is essential.
In return, we will give you all you need to make a difference, with the help of a supportive staff network, training and development opportunities, and excellent progression opportunities.
If you would like to find out more about this role and would like an informal chat, please contact Jo Taylor at Joanne.taylor@coventry.gov.uk
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): TBC
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
