This Team Manager post leads the occupational therapy service within Merton Council's Adult Social Care department. The role provides clinical and professional oversight of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants, with a focus on person-centred, strengths-based practice. It sits within a service transformation aimed at prevention, community support and timely hospital discharge, linking with the First Response, Hospital @ Home and Reablement teams. Current HCPC registration and prior leadership experience in health or social care are needed.
What the job involves
- Lead the occupational therapy service within Adult Social Care
- Provide professional leadership and clinical oversight to Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants
- Promote high-quality, strengths-based and person-centred practice
- Work with the First Response, Hospital @ Home and Reablement teams on integrated pathways
- Support prevention, early intervention, timely hospital discharge and maintaining independence
Qualifications
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience within health or social care
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and best practice frameworks
Other
- Commitment to high-quality, equitable and inclusive services across diverse communities
- Works well under pressure, and is solution-focused, resilient and adaptable
What’s offered
- Flexible working
- Family friendly benefits
- Employee support and wellbeing activities
- Active staff networks
- Access to CareKnowledge and the Adult Social Care Development Academy
- Access to the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership
- Learning and development with career progression
- Recognition and reward
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
