Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working

LGPS pension with life cover

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is seeking an Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy for the Front Door team within Adult Social Care Operations. You will provide advanced OT practice and operational leadership, oversee referrals and allocations, and mentor OT staff to deliver timely, person-centred responses for residents.

This role supports complex case management, safeguarding and risk planning, with a focus on independence and service improvement in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree and registration required.
• Experience in adult social care with supervisory/leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Front Door Occupational Therapy duty, triage and allocation function.
• Provide professional leadership, supervision and practice oversight to OT staff.
• Manage a small complex caseload and support safeguarding, MCA work and risk planning.
• Collaborate with health colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.
• Drive service improvement and promote strengths-based practice and technology.

Skills

Leadership

Professional supervision

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Clinical occupational therapy

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovativeareas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiasticAssistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy (Front Door Team) to join our Adult Social Care Operations team.

Why now?

It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams towork well togetherin a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing innew roles,new technology, and enhancedlearning and developmentto support our teams and improve outcomes.

Our latest staff survey shows:

• 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
• 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values

But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here:

Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

The role:

As Assistant Team Manager, you will provide advanced Occupational Therapy practice and operational leadership for the Front Door duty, triage and allocation function within Adult Social Care.

Reporting to the Service Manager / Principal Occupational Therapist, you will support the day-to-day management of the service, oversee incoming referrals and allocations, provide professional leadership to Occupational Therapy and Social work staff, and ensure timely, strengths-based and person-centred responses for residents. You will also play a key role in supporting complex case management, promoting independence, and driving service improvement.

Your role will involve:

• Leading the Front Door Occupational Therapy duty, triage and allocation function, ensuring referrals are prioritised and managed effectively.
• Providing professional leadership, supervision, mentoring and practice oversight to Occupational Therapy staff, including support with complex and high-risk cases.
• Managing a small complex caseload and supporting high-quality assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and risk management planning.
• Working collaboratively with health colleagues, partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for residents and carers.
• Driving service improvement initiatives, championing strengths-based practice, assistive technology and innovative approaches that promote independence and prevention.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and a recognised Occupational Therapy degree.
• Significant post-qualification experience within adult social care and adult physical dysfunction, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act, and the ability to apply this in practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership and partnership-working skills, with experience of working across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, oversee complex cases, and promote best practice, innovation and positive outcomes for residents.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: 28 September 2026

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Diane Macdonald, Head of Community Services on [e-mail]

Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Salary: £50,602 – £55,120 per annum

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Job Role: Occupational Therapist