Occupational Therapy Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager to lead a transformative adult social care team. This role emphasizes early intervention and independence while managing a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership background and a passion for innovative practices in social care. This opportunity promises significant contributions to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong partnership working skills across health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering person-centred interventions.
• Promote independence and reduce reliance on long-term care.
• Support innovative ideas to improve access to therapy.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership working

Team management

Innovation

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager to lead our adult social care and therapy team within Adult Social CarePoint, Newcastle’s new multi-disciplinary front door to adult social care.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how therapy supports people at the earliest point of contact with adult social care. You will:

• Lead and manage a team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Falls Prevention Coordinator, Moving & Handling Coordinator as well as some social care colleagues delivering rapid, person-centred interventions.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary hub alongside Adult Social CarePoint social work managers, to promote independence and reduce reliance on long-term care.
• Support the delivery and evaluation of innovative ideas, which aim to improve access to therapy and prevent hospital admissions.
• Champion strengths-based practice and preventative approaches across the service.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and professional development for your team.

About You

You’ll be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and a strong background in adult social care. You’ll bring:

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• A passion for early intervention and enabling independence.
• Strong partnership working skills across health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering service that is transforming how people experience adult social care in Newcastle.
• Lead a team that makes a real difference through timely, effective, and empowering support.
• Contribute to shaping future service design through evaluation and learning.

Newcastle City Council’s Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate is undergoing a period of significant and positive transformation, creating a range of exciting new opportunities. As part of this change, we are seeking talented and motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are confident in leading through change. We currently have four Team Manager positions available, and we encourage applicants to view this advert alongside our other vacancies on North East Jobs to gain a full picture of the opportunities within our evolving service.

If you think this post is for you, please contact Claire Alder, Service Manager for an informal discussion on 07500 126 758.

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