Occupational Therapist (Deputy Team Manager)

Brent Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks an experienced Deputy Team Manager – Occupational Therapist to lead the Reablement Team. You will guide and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance with best practices. Ideal for those seeking a leadership role to positively impact adults and older people's lives. Hybrid and flexible working options are available, with excellent benefits including a generous pension and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 33 days annual leave

Excellent pension with employer contributions

Hybrid and flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Financial support for education and childcare

Learning and development opportunities

£5,000 'golden hello' for new DTM OTs

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care or Reablement services.
• Experience supervising staff, students, or volunteers in care or clinical settings.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and supervision to the team.
• Lead and develop staff to deliver effective reablement.
• Ensure compliance with best practice standards and Care Act responsibilities.

Skills

Professional advice and guidance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Deputy Team Manager – Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a service that supports people to regain independence and remain safely in their homes. As Deputy Team Manager, you will take an active role in the daily leadership and professional development of a multidisciplinary Reablement Team that delivers short‑term support to residents following hospital discharge.

What you’ll do:

• Provide professional advice, guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Assessors and OT Assistants
• Lead and develop staff to deliver effective reablement and person‑centred outcomes
• Strengthen integrated working with NHS partners, community hubs and third‑sector providers
• Support staff development and contribute to workforce training to retain and upskill team members
• Oversee service delivery, ensuring compliance with best practice standards, Care Act responsibilities and the ethos of promoting independence
• Contribute to shaping service improvement and the delivery of the Integrated Care Partnership

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Significant post‑qualification experience in Adult Social Care, Intermediate Care or Reablement services
• Experience of supervising staff, students or volunteers in a care or clinical setting
• Sound knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to Occupational Therapy and Adult Social Care
• Experience of partnership working with health, housing or community care providers
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills

This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for their next step in leadership and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of adults and older people in Brent.

Brent is a borough full of energy, opportunity and community pride. Spanning both inner and outer London, our diversity and ambition make Brent a truly unique place to live and work.

Benefits

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family‑friendly policies for parents, guardians and carers
• Health and wellbeing support including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel perks such as Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
• £5,000 'golden hello' for DTM OTs new to Brent (upon completion of probation)
• £3,000 annual retention payment for eligible frontline staff and managers (PO2 – PO7)