Team Manager Occupational Therapy

As the Team Manager for Occupational Therapy and Sensory services, you will lead a dedicated team spanning the Royal Borough, ensuring residents receive high-quality integrated support that maximises independence.

Working style

You will be based in the Borough 4 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community.

Responsibilities

• Balance strategic direction with high-level operational oversight to deliver excellent service.
• Provide clinical and professional supervision to up to 12 Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Impairment team, nurturing 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, authorise care packages and equipment that offer the best value and outcomes.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• Registered professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent Health/Education professional qualification) and current HCPC registration.
• Experienced leader with proven track record of managing multi-agency teams at a manager level within complex environments.
• Expert understanding of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2004, and professional regulations, translating them into frontline practice.
• Financial acumen to manage significant budgets effectively.
• Motivating leader who inspires quality service delivery and demonstrates a proactive "can-do" attitude.
• Skilled communicator capable of working diplomatically with stakeholders, responding to residents and elected members with integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional life.
• Robust career development opportunities, including active participation in internal and external training programmes.
• Supportive and friendly team that values shared learning and works across departments.

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. 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. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.