Team Manager Occupational Therapy - WMF3206e

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Perks & discounts schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead the South Lakes Occupational Therapy Service. You will guide a team of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Workers and Apprentices, shaping practice, supporting staff development and driving service improvement.

You will collaborate with the OT Service Manager and partners across health, housing and community services to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care that promotes independence and wellbeing for adults.

Qualifications

• Qualified HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial experience in Adult Social Care, health or integrated services.
• Inspiring leader who can develop others, build relationships and drive high standards.
• Passionate about improving independence and outcomes for communities.
• Ability to work with partners across health, housing and community services.

Responsibilities

• Lead South Lakes OT Service and supervise a multidisciplinary team including OT staff and apprentices.
• Shape service development, promote strengths-based practice, and support workforce development.
• Collaborate with the OT Service Manager and partners to deliver integrated, high-quality care for adults.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

People development

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020528 Date posted 04/11/2026 Application closing date 18/11/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £53,051 - £54,143 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: South Lakeland House, Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire and shape the future of services that make a real difference to people's lives?

We're looking for a Team Manager to lead our South Lakes Occupational Therapy Service, supporting a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Workers and Occupational Therapy Apprentices. This is a rewarding leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence practice, develop people and help drive innovation across Adult Social Care.

Working closely with our OT Service Manager (Principal Occupational Therapist), you'll play a key role in strengthening and developing Occupational Therapy services across Westmorland and Furness. You'll champion strengths-based practice, promote independence and wellbeing, and help ensure adults receive the right support at the right time.

This is more than a team management role. It's an opportunity to provide professional leadership, shape service development and support the growth of OccupationalTherapy across the organisation.

You'll create an environment where people can thrive, helping your team deliver high-quality outcomes while encouraging learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

You'll also work closely with colleagues across health, housing and communityservices, building strong partnerships that support integrated working and betterexperiences for the people we serve.

As part of our wider leadership team, you'll contribute to service transformation, workforce development and the continued advancement of Occupational Therapywithin Adult Social Care.

Who we are looking for…

We're looking for a qualified HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial experience in Adult Social Care, health or integrated services.

You'll be an inspiring leader who enjoys supporting and developing others, someone who can build positive relationships, drive high standards and bring people together around a shared vision. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping people achieve greater independence and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our communities.

Whether you're already working at management level or are ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 18 th November 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.