Team Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist Team Manager to lead and inspire practice across the region. The role involves providing clinical leadership and overseeing service delivery in integrated health and social care settings. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in occupational therapy. This position offers flexible working options, competitive salary, and numerous employee benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Proven ability to provide clinical supervision.
• Experience in service improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve OT practice in Ipswich and East Locality.
• Provide supervision and support to Occupational Therapists.
• Ensure efficient service delivery and respond to patient demand.
• Engage with health and social care teams for integrated care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Occupational therapy expertise

Collaborative project development

Quality assurance

Supervision skills

Education

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Community based
• Salary: £48,163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to take on a pivotal clinical leadership role within our Adult Social Care (ASC) directorate. This is a unique opportunity to join us as an Occupational Therapist Team Manager to lead, inspire, and shape occupational therapy practice across Ipswich and the East Locality.

You will provide clinical and professional leadership and supervision to Occupational Therapists working within 8 Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and the Flexible Care and Support Team. Your role will be central to ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based practice and driving continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Lead and influence OT practice across the Ipswich and East Locality, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation.
• Provide clinical supervision and professional guidance to OTs, supporting their development and maintaining best practice standards.
• Oversee and respond to demand, waiting lists, and capacity to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support audits, quality assurance, and implement practice changes aligned with evidence‑based approaches.
• Work in close partnership with senior clinicians and integrated health and social care teams to deliver holistic, person‑centred care.
• Engage with OTs across health and social care to develop collaborative projects, implement service improvements, and promote integration.
• Deliver and oversee specialist assessments and interventions for individuals with complex needs.
• Support the Principal OT and locality leadership in shaping an effective, responsive, and innovative OT service.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply – we would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, who oversee operational delivery, and will be part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently under‑represented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Sam Mwangi for a casual conversation. Call 07706671611 or email [e-mail].

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 14 December 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 5 January 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance‑related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).