Team Manager- Occupational Therapy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Bedworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Warwickshire is looking for a Team Manager for their Occupational Therapy team. The role involves supervising staff, managing complex cases, and ensuring high service quality. Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a chance to make a significant difference in the community. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and managing a team.
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead on complex casework, including safeguarding.
• Monitor and audit service quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Complex case management

Education

Professional qualification as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Are you passionate about leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver personalised, strengths-based support for adults in Warwickshire? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will:

• Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team, overseeing day-to-day operations, caseload allocation, and performance.
• Be accountable for implementing strategies to address performance issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on complex casework, including adult safeguarding responsibilities.
• Authorise assessments, support plans, risk assessments, and mental capacity assessments.
• Approve budget requests for care packages in line with delegated authority.
• Oversee OT pathways, promoting reablement, equipment, and assistive technology to ensure cost-effective, preventative support.
• Respond to complaints and quality issues, maintaining strong links with local agencies and partners.
• Monitor and audit service quality, ensuring best practice and ongoing service development.

About You

You will have:

• A professional qualification (or equivalent) and current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC, with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience supervising and managing a team, including conducting formal appraisals.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in complex case management, including safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring financial accounts.
• A commitment to continuous service improvement and best practice.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You must be able to work flexibly across Warwickshire and be available to deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to people’s lives in Warwickshire.
• Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Access excellent training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;

Team Manager

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feelsvalued, included, safe, supported,andwelcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application.

To discuss the role please contact Rachael Mathers by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 29th December 2025
Interview date:W/C 5th January 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more