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Form of workWe 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 strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
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 Therapy Service within Coventry Adult Social Care, we are in the process of reviewing our provision of Disabled Facilities Grants and Coventry Equipment Stores (ICES).
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 Therapy Service within Coventry is key in helping people across diverse communities live fulfilled lives, working alongside social workers, housing improvement officers and other health and social care professionals, committed to achieving the best outcomes..
Through Disabled Facilities Grants and Coventry Equipment Stores, Coventry are providing adaptations/equipment 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 ICES team and the development of the Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) service.
This is an opportunity to lead change, build networks and improve service delivery. You will be instrumental in leading change, managing change, creating new pathways and processes, reviewing current processes with contractors and partners across the region, ensuring the delivery is efficient and best value.
The process of applying and completing DFG adaptations is being reviewed, and you will be responsible for supporting this change, reviewing current policies and improving the service for people of Coventry alongside the Service Manager and Head of Service.
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 diverse backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique lived experiences and perspectives.
Within our management team people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented, as a result we would like to encourage 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, culturally competent and dynamic leader that can lead, transform and develop the service area to maximise service delivery and optimise performance. You will need to have experience in managing therapy teams and have experience of change management for this post.
If you have an OT qualification or relevant health and social care background, experience and knowledge of managing budgets (pooled budget), contracts with service providers and managing staff and teams within a Therapy Service, including monitoring and delivering on performance indicators, this role will suit your skill set.
You will be responsible for the governance and implementation of quality standards, catalogues, demonstration and display areas, reporting to Service Manager and Head of Service, Organisational managers and Partnership Board.
A key aspect of this role is to improve DFG performance so an excellent understanding of DFG Legislation and guidance 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.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.
Interview date(s): 10th June 2024
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
