Assistant Team Manager - Occupational Therapy Housing

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Solihull is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy to lead a dedicated Housing OT team. The successful candidate will oversee service delivery, manage referrals, and ensure high standards while promoting independence and wellbeing among residents. Ideal candidates will have a recognised OT qualification and significant experience in OT services. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary with flexible working options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave entitlements

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits including staff discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and a recognised OT qualification.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in OT services.
• Experience of providing professional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Housing OT staff.
• Manage OT Housing waiting lists and triage referrals.
• Ensure compliance with HCPC and RCOT standards.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Workload management

Person-centred practice

Strong communication

Education

Recognised OT qualification (Diploma/BSc/MSc)

Job description

Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy (Housing)

Salary: Band F – £45,091 – £51,356 per annum (incremental progression subject to performance)
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager – Occupational Therapy (Housing) to join our Adult Social Care team. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality OT services that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for Solihull residents.

You will oversee the Housing OT Team, providing clinical supervision, managing waiting lists, triaging referrals, and ensuring high standards in the delivery of housing adaptations.

Based and working closely with colleagues in the Aids & Adaptations team, Solihull Community Housing, you will provide expert OT advice and leadership to ensure services are person‑centred, strengths‑based, and outcome‑focused.

You will:

• Lead and supervise Housing OT staff, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Manage OT Housing waiting lists, triage referrals, and allocate cases effectively.
• Keep the Principal OT up to date with Housing OT work, pressures and risks.
• Provide expert input on major adaptations, working with Technical Officers and referring OTs.
• Scrutinise adaptation referrals to ensure clinical and eligibility standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with HCPC and RCOT standards, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Champion diversity and inclusion as part of ‘Our Offer to You’ for Solihull residents.

You will have:

• HCPC registration and a recognised OT qualification (Diploma/BSc/MSc).
• Substantial post‑qualifying experience in OT services, including social care and housing adaptations.
• Experience of providing professional supervision and performance management.
• Strong workload management skills and ability to work to deadlines in demanding environments.
• Commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice and promoting independence.
• A valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (essential car user post).

We also offer:

• A range of flexible working options including a flex‑time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10‑days additional leave per year.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24‑hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Peter Budge, Head of Service, Adult Social Care on [e-mail].

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

This post will require a DBS check.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to sh

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