“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
Purpose
As the Senior Occupational Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the occupational health service, working alongside the Service Manager to assist with the implementation and continuing development of the service, including recruiting and managing a team of Occupational Health Practitioners. You will manage the clinical leadership of staff including supporting with participant risk and safeguarding issues. You will also provide direct support to a small caseload of participants.
We are looking for an individual who can manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team of partnership managers and administrators within our Occupational Health Service, taking responsibility for our external Self-Assessment tool & database and the growth of service within the Shaw Trust Health and Wellbeing division.
You will be expected to work closely with a team of Senior Occupational Health Therapist / Practitioners to develop and validate manufacturers products and recommendations.
You will provide specialist advice to both the public and professionals about assistive technology, approving products on our database & offering an expert opinion in advice and guidance. Assisting in developing and maintaining of in-depth knowledge of interventions and services, for recommendations of onward support.
The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.
Essential:
You will have:
- Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC with a robust experience working within the NHS/ Community/ Social services.
- Working in Occupational Health environment
- Dealing with Occupational Health management processes/issues
- Clear evidence of team leadership and/or managerial experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:
Homebased
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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