OT & Reablement Team Lead — Flexible, Impactful

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Travel discounts with Arriva

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Occupational Therapy and in-house Reablement services within Adult Social Care. The role combines operational leadership with professional governance to uphold HCPC standards and drive service improvement across prevention and community-based support.

You will work with health colleagues and safeguarding partners to strengthen discharge pathways, develop the workforce, and shape strategic planning for better resident

Qualifications

• Experience leading Occupational Therapy and Reablement teams.
• Strong governance and HCPC standards knowledge.
• Ability to influence across health and social care partnerships.
• Proven leadership in complex care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance and professional practice across OT.
• Develop OT staff and Reablement leaders.
• Ensure person-centred assessments and outcomes.
• Improve service quality and discharge pathways.
• Strengthen partnerships with health and community services.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

OT management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Occupational Therapy and in-house Reablement services within Adult Social Care. The role combines operational leadership with professional governance to uphold HCPC standards and drive service improvement across prevention and community-based support.

You will work with health colleagues and safeguarding partners to strengthen discharge pathways, develop the workforce, and shape strategic planning for better resident