Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager

Merton Council; Merton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Laptop & phone provision

Learning & development opportunities

Regular supervision & annual appraisés

Holiday entitlement 26.5 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Merton Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager to lead the OT service for children and adults, balancing leadership duties with a clinical caseload. You will work with partners to deliver a high-quality, person-centred service and supervise team members.

You must hold an HCPC-registered OT degree and have experience in social care/health OT along with strong assessment, communication, and organisational skills. Hybrid working with field assessments is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.
• Experience in social care/health OT practice.
• Ability to supervise/mentor staff and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive OT assessments in homes and community settings.
• Assess functional/cognitive abilities and promote independence.
• Recommend equipment, adaptations, and moving and handling strategies.
• Supervise and develop OT staff; support workload management.
• Deputise for the OT Manager when needed; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc)

HCPC registration

Job description

Grade/Salary: ME14- £51,138-£55,323 - Full time - Permanent

Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager

Children and Adults Social Care

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager to join our Social Care Occupational Therapy Service, supporting both children and adults to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while continuing to utilise your clinical expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking team.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the leadership and management of the Occupational Therapy Service. You will work alongside the Occupational Therapy Manager to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred service, while maintaining a complex caseload.

You will undertake assessments within service users' homes and assessment environments, considering functional ability, cognition, safety, and independence. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and housing partners, you will identify practical solutions that enable people to live safely and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for children and adults in their homes and community settings.
• Assess functional and cognitive abilities and identify interventions to promote independence.
• Recommend and prescribe equipment, assistive technology, and practical strategies to meet assessed needs.
• Provide advice and recommendations relating to housing needs and major adaptations.
• Support the supervision, development, and wellbeing of Occupational Therapy staff.
• Assist with case allocation and workload management across the team.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and partnership forums.
• Support service development, quality improvement initiatives, and performance management.
• Deputise for the Occupational Therapy Manager in their absence.
• Promote best practice and ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and professional standards.

About You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC, with a passion for supporting people to remain as independent as possible.

You will have:

• Experience of Occupational Therapy practice within social care/health.
• Strong assessment skills and moving and handling
• Knowledge of equipment provision, adaptations, housing recommendations, and moving and handling principles.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and support service delivery across a busy team.
• A positive, solution-focused approach to leadership and partnership working.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities, with the opportunity to work from home two days a week
• Provision of IT equipment as a laptop and phone
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and annual appraisals are provided
• Holiday entitlement 26.5 days, increasing to 31.5 days per annum after 5 years of continued service
• Paid public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme

You must hold a degree (BSc or MSc) in occupational therapy and be currently HCPC registered.