Assistant Team Manager (Occupational Therapy)

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Tameside is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their evolving therapy service. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality outcomes for service users. Key qualifications include a relevant Level 6 qualification and at least 2 years of practical experience. The ideal candidate should also be confident, with skills in manual handling and clinical supervision. This is a permanent, full-time position offering competitive salaries and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in the role.
• Maintained membership of a regulated body where required.
• Professional standards practiced to the highest expected level.

Responsibilities

• Join the Occupational Therapy Service in Tameside.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Support service development, audits, policies, and processes.

Skills

Experience in manual handling

Clinical supervision

Sensory rehabilitation

Coordinating small caseloads

Education

Relevant professional qualification at Level 6 or above

Job description

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £48,226

Hours Per Week : 36

Base Location : Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QG

Assessment Date : To be arranged

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly developing Occupational Therapy Service in Tameside. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist, ideally with experience in manual handling, aids and adaptations and learning disability.

Occupational Therapists play an integral part in our Integrated Social and Health Care Systems. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for service users.

About You

• Confident, experienced occupational therapist with enthusiasm for learning and development.
• Experience in clinical supervision, sensory rehabilitation, and coordinating small caseloads.
• Assessment of manual handling needs across community settings and equipment/adaptation provision.
• Support service development, audits, policies, and processes.

Car driver with own vehicle is essential. This post carries an authorised casual car user allowance.

Qualifications & Criteria

1. Relevant professional qualification for the role at Level 6 or above.
2. Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in the role.
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where required.
4. Professional standards practiced to the highest expected level.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this in your application.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

EEO and Accessibility

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference, and allows everyone to reach their full potential. We are an accredited disability confident employer and will consider reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Contact

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 07712 717 746 or [e-mail]