Occupational Therapy Team Manager

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to lead and support their Adult Social Care team. The role demands proven leadership and team management skills, alongside substantial experience in adult social care. Key responsibilities include overseeing OT assessments and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates should be HCPC-registered and possess strong communication and decision-making abilities. This role is essential for promoting independence and wellbeing for the community's residents.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a coaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Occupational Therapists.
• Oversee assessments and provision of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and local policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Communication

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council, our central aim is to improve people’s lives.

Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist Manager looking to lead and inspire?

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Social Care team as an Occupational Therapy Team Manager, where you’ll play a key role in making a real difference.

Our team is skilled, committed, friendly, and supportive. To help them thrive, we’re seeking a dynamic Team Manager to continue driving development and excellence.

We are dedicated to personalised, strength-based approaches that support B&NES residents to stay active, independent, and living at home.

The team carries out functional assessments of varying complexity in people’s homes and at our OT assessment centre. Based on these assessments, the team may provide equipment, recommend minor or major adaptations, or advise on housing needs.

Your role

As Team Manager, you’ll lead and support a proactive team of Occupational Therapists, delivering person-centred, strength-based interventions. You’ll ensure high-quality service delivery, promote independence, and support wellbeing through innovative and responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of OTs, OTAs and Apprentice OTs
• Oversee assessments, OT planning, and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and local policies
• Collaborate with Health, Housing, and community partners
• Drive service improvement and innovation
• Monitor performance and ensure value for money

About you

You are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.

You will have:

• Proven leadership and team management skills
• In-depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing and Moving and Handling
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership working abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with a coaching approach to management
• An openness to new ideas and be able to encourage others to adapt and embrace change
• Due to the nature of the role, being a car driver is essential

Apply now to take the next step in your career pathway!

Further information

Interested to find out more?

If you require more details after reading the role profile and role specific criteria, please contact: Alison Thomas, Service Manager, Occupational Therapy by email [e-mail]

Interview date: Weds 15th October for shortlisted candidates.

No Agencies, Please.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.