Salary: £40- £45 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Leicester
Team Leader – Occupational Therapy
Adult Social Care & Safeguarding – Contact and Response Team
A Council in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Contact and Response Team as a Team Leader. This is a leadership role combining operational oversight, clinical expertise, and service development within Adult Social Care.
Main Duties:
* Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the OT team
* Supervise, appraise and develop Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students
* Allocate and review workloads, monitor performance, and manage priorities
* Manage a complex caseload including assessments, major/minor adaptations, and specialist equipment
* Co‑work and quality assure complex cases
* Liaise with Housing, Health, and multi‑disciplinary teams
* Contribute to policy development, reporting, and service improvement
* Support budget monitoring and performance reporting
Requirements:
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Substantial post‑qualification experience, including at least two years in Social Services
* Experience with major adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, and specialist equipment
* Experience supervising and leading staff
* Strong knowledge of Community Care legislation
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to travel and work flexibly when required
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. You will have a dedicated consultant, fast registration, DBS support, and guaranteed weekly payments.
To discuss this Team Leader – Occupational Therapy role in Leicestershire or similar opportunities, please contact Ella Hajittofis or submit your CV today.
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