Team Manager Occupational Therapy in City of Westminster

City of Westminster Full-Time 46000 - 52000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a team of up to 12 Occupational Therapists, overseeing complex case management and safeguarding.
Company: Serve the Royal Borough community by providing integrated support for residents' independence.
Benefits: Competitive salary with annual increases and a comprehensive benefits package for wellbeing.
Other info: Position based in the Borough for 4 days a week, focusing on local community needs.
Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while managing a £2 million budget.
Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and experience managing multi-agency teams.

The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.

As the Team Manager for Occupational Therapy and Sensory services, you’ll lead a dedicated team covering the entire Royal Borough, ensuring our residents receive high‑quality, integrated support that maximises their independence. Working style: based in the Borough for 4 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. You will work on the frontline or behind the scenes, making a real difference to residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

In this vital leadership role you will balance strategic direction with high‑level operational oversight to deliver an excellent service for our residents.
Provide clinical and professional supervision to a team of up to 12 Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Impairment team, nurturing their growth through regular appraisals and CPD opportunities.
Guide the team through complex case management and safeguarding processes, including coordinating Section 42 enquiries.
Take ownership of performance targets and systematic governance to meet Local Authority and NHS Trust requirements.
Manage a delegated budget of up to £2 million for home care and community equipment, authorising care packages and equipment that offer the best value and outcomes for service users.
Collaborate closely with GPs, Housing teams and Acute Trusts to deliver integrated health and social care priorities across the borough.
Support the Head of Service in driving service innovation through personalisation, ensuring residents have more choice and control over their lives.

Qualifications

Registered professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (or an equivalent Health/Education professional qualification) and current HCPC registration.
Proven track record of managing multi‑agency teams at a manager’s level within complex environments.
Expert understanding of the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity Act (2004) and professional regulations, with the ability to translate these into excellent frontline practice.
Financial acumen to manage significant budgets effectively, even when faced with competing priorities.
Strong communication skills, capable of working diplomatically with a variety of stakeholders and responding to the needs of residents and elected members with integrity and respect.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional life. We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range. Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale, and any agreed cost‑of‑living pay rises.

Our Commitment to Equality

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.