Occupational Therapy Team Manager

Ready to lead and shape Occupational Therapy services across Northumberland? Northumberland County Council is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Countywide Occupational Therapy Service as an Occupational Therapy Team Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors while playing a key role in shaping service delivery, driving improvement and supporting residents to live independently and safely in their own homes and communities.

Whether you are an established Team Manager or an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• This is more than a management role.
• You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Lead and influence a high-performing countywide Occupational Therapy service.
• Support and develop talented Occupational Therapy professionals.
• Contribute to strategic service improvement and innovation.
• Make a real difference to the lives of Northumberland residents.
• Work within a supportive leadership team committed to professional development and high-quality practice.

We are committed to investing in our managers and offer a structured Team Manager Competency Framework alongside ongoing learning and development opportunities.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapy Team Manager, you will:

• Provide operational leadership to Occupational Therapy teams across Northumberland county.
• Support staff through supervision, appraisal and professional development.
• Manage referral allocation and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Drive quality assurance, service improvement and good practice.
• Support service planning and implementation of strategic priorities.
• Make informed decisions regarding complex equipment and adaptation recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver positive outcomes for residents.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who:

• Is registered with HCPC.
• Has substantial Occupational Therapy experience within Adult Social Care or a related setting.
• Has experience of supervising, mentoring or managing staff.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality services and supporting team development.
• Can build positive relationships and lead change effectively.
• Can meet the travel requirements of the role due to this being a countywide service.

Applications are welcomed from existing Team Managers and experienced senior practitioners who are ready to progress into a management role.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £56,233 - £60,010.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to learning, development and leadership programmes.
• Employee wellbeing support through dedicated health & wellbeing portal, occupational health service and more.
• The opportunity to work in one of the UK's most beautiful and diverse counties.

Want to know more? We welcome informal conversations about the role. Join us and help shape the future of Occupational Therapy services in Northumberland.

The closing date for this post is 05/08/2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.