Occupational Therapist Practice Manager - Promoting Independence

Occupational Therapist Practice Manager - Promoting Independence

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Promoting Independence Practice Manager (Occupational Therapist) 12-Month Maternity Cover

Leadership Opportunity – Help Shape the Future of Promoting Independence

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and experienced leader to join our Promoting Independence Team as a Practice Manager on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a service committed to supporting adults to maximise their independence, build on their strengths, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You will help drive a preventative, strength-based approach that promotes wellbeing and reduces reliance on long-term services wherever possible. As Practice Manager, you will provide professional leadership, operational support, and practice oversight, helping to ensure people receive timely, proportionate, and person-centred interventions that improve quality of life. You will work in close collaboration with OT managers across Reablement, Right Size Care and Community Occupational Therapy services.

OT Practice Manager – Promoting Independence Team

As Practice Manager, you will support professionals within the team to deliver clinical excellence and innovative Occupational Therapy practice for adults with physical, cognitive, and mental health needs. You will provide professional, operational, and clinical leadership to Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop clinical practice that supports adults, families, and carers to achieve meaningful outcomes, overcome barriers to participation and improve wellbeing. Successful candidates will demonstrate extensive clinical experience, knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, specialist equipment and adaptations, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

The Promoting Independence Practice Manager will:

• Support the Team Manager and wider OT Service to develop and deliver innovative, evidence-based, person-centred, and outcome-focused Occupational Therapy services.
• Support operational delivery of the council’s Enabling Great Lives strategy.
• Manage, inspire, and support a team of Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.
• Work with adults, carers, and families to deliver responsive Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Provide high-quality clinical supervision and support, driving excellent standards of practice.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers, partner agencies, and third-sector organisations.
• Contribute to workforce planning, performance management, supervision, CPD, apprenticeships and student development.
• Oversee referral allocation, Waiting Well processes and weighted caseload management.
• Work collaboratively with housing, health, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
• Ensure compliance with professional, organisational, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure delivery of HR policies and processes.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of adults at all times.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• Excellent knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff and be able to demonstrate innovation in leading teams.
• Strong understanding of illness, disability, and occupational performance.
• Experience of multi-agency working across health and social care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to strengths-based practice and improving outcomes.

About You

Desirable Requirements:

• Evidence of leadership or management qualifications.
• Experience of service redesign, quality improvement, or change management.
• Experience of budget management and resource planning.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment in a borough where Occupational Therapy is high profile and valued and key to the delivery of our Enabling Great Lives Strategy.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Regular and excellent supervision and OT leadership support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under our Flexible and Agile Worker Style Policy.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes.
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people.

• Create a positive team culture focused on high-quality outcomes for adults, children, and families.
• Leave a lasting legacy by building a service that meets the evolving needs of local communities.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 5pm.

For informal enquiries please contact Craig Taylor, Team Manager, Promoting Independence Team, tel: 01606 271530, craig.taylor@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

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• SASB 7461 JD PS OT Practice Manager.docx