Senior Occupational Therapist & Team Lead - Complex Care

Brent Council; Wembley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid and flexible working

Eye test support

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loans

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Complex Long-Term OT Team as Deputy Team Manager. This senior role combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership and service development within Adult Social Care.

You will supervise Occupational Therapists, manage complex cases, oversee major adaptations, and contribute to service development while supporting the Team Manager and representing the service in key meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or managing staff.
• Advanced knowledge of complex moving & handling and major adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners.
• Lead complex case management, including risk assessments and equipment provision.
• Oversee major adaptations, housing reports and rehousing recommendations.
• Ensure quality assurance of assessments and promote person-centred decisions.
• Facilitate training and workforce development within the team.
• Lead referral pathways, duty and triage for the team.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Occupational therapy

Complex case management

Housing adaptations

Risk assessment

HCPC registration

Communication

Staff mentorship

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Brent Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Complex Long-Term OT Team as Deputy Team Manager. This senior role combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership and service development within Adult Social Care.

You will supervise Occupational Therapists, manage complex cases, oversee major adaptations, and contribute to service development while supporting the Team Manager and representing the service in key meetings.