Occupational Therapist Deputy Team Manager

Overview

Occupational Therapist – Deputy Team Manager – Adult Social Care

A South London local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care Contact Team as a Deputy Team Manager. This is a frontline, fast-paced service that promotes independence through early, effective Occupational Therapy intervention. The service is strength-based and person-centred, supporting adults to remain safe, independent, and well within their own homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Adult Social Care Contact Team
• Oversee Occupational Therapy service provision, including management of the generic OT inbox
• Quality-assure OT referrals, contact assessments, and equipment recommendations
• Allocate OT work on a weekly basis and monitor team workloads
• Provide professional OT guidance, supervision, and clinical oversight
• Authorise straightforward OT equipment following assessment (excluding major adaptations)
• Support early intervention to prevent deterioration, crisis, or hospital admission
• Identify training needs and support the development of unqualified staff
• Promote strength-based, person-centred and outcome-focused practice
• Support performance management, staff wellbeing, and sickness monitoring
• Contribute to service development, team processes, and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care
• Experience providing professional supervision and leadership
• Strong knowledge of OT legislation, professional standards, and best practice
• Experience with equipment provision and functional assessments
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and report-writing skills
• Enhanced DBS (we can assist)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant who provides consistent support throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, assistance with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist – Deputy Team Manager role or similar opportunities in South London, please contact Ella Hajittofis or submit your updated CV today