Assistant Team Manager Occupational Therapy
Salary: £35 - £40 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Enfield
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We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant Team Manager to join a dynamic Adult Social Care Reablement Service in North London. This is a full-time role with flexible working and opportunities for professional development, initially offered on a fixed-term basis with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the OT Assistant Team Manager
1. Lead and support the delivery of a high-quality, outcomes-focused reablement service.
2. Triage and prioritise incoming referrals, identifying risk and ensuring timely allocation.
3. Allocate work across Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and Reablement staff based on capacity and need.
4. Provide clinical advice and support to staff, including managing complex cases and risks.
5. Supervise and support Occupational Therapy staff through regular oversight and reflective practice.
6. Oversee or complete complex assessments, including moving and handling and equipment provision.
7. Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding.
8. Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance across the service.
9. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to promote independence.
To Be Successful
10. Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
11. Experience in adult social care or community/reablement settings.
12. Experience triaging and allocating work effectively.
13. Experience supervising or supporting staff.
14. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
15. Good communication, teamwork, and IT skills.
16. Leadership or management experience or qualification.
17. Experience with equipment, adaptations, or moving and handling.
18. Involvement in service improvement or audit work.
19. Benefits of Working in the Service Flexible working options.
20. Training and development opportunities.
21. Supportive team environment.
Why Join Our Agency?
We offer dedicated consultant support, a simple registration process, and reliable weekly payments.