Occupational Therapy Team Manager

NHS; Radstock; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Radstock is seeking a Team Manager to lead a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists. The role focuses on promoting well-being, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving service improvement. Candidates must be HCPC registered Occupational Therapists with substantial experience in Adult Social Care. This permanent, full-time position offers an annual salary between £47,181 and £51,356, along with supportive leadership and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Advanced knowledge of minor and major adaptations and specialist equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and local policies.
• Drive service improvements and innovation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registration

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

As Team Manager, you will lead and support a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants delivering person‑centred, strength‑based interventions. You will ensure high‑quality service delivery, promote independence, and support wellbeing through innovative and responsive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of OTs, OTAs, and Apprentice OTs.
• Oversee and audit 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.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to training, mentoring, and career progression.
• Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.

About You

You are an HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with substantial post‑qualification experience in Adult Social Care and have advanced knowledge of minor and major adaptations (DFGs), specialist equipment, and Adult Social Care legislation.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Housing, Mental Capacity Act, 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 the ability to inspire others to confidently embrace change.
• Being a car driver is essential due to the nature of the role.

Safeguarding Statement

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Interview Details

Interview date: TBC

Other Information

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

Employer Details

Bath & North East Somerset Council

The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2DT

Website: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/

Job Location

The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2DT

Pay

£47,181 to £51,356 a year

Contract

Permanent, Full‑time