Job Description
Deputy Team Manager (Occupational Therapist) - Contact Team, Southwark Adult Social Care\n\nSouthwark Adult Social Care is seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist Deputy Team Manager (DTM) to join the Contact Team within the Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) service. This is a rewarding leadership role with a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and service improvement. The role offers a full-time locum contract at £40.26 per hour, with a supportive multidisciplinary structure and meaningful impact on community wellbeing.\n\nMain Responsibilities of the Deputy Team Manager (OT):\n\nProvide leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and unqualified staff across the Contact Team.\n\nWork in partnership with the Team Manager to manage performance, support reflective practice, and maintain a high standard of service delivery.\n\nPromote a strengths-based, person-centred approach to assessment and intervention.\n\nEnsure timely, appropriate decision-making regarding care needs, equipment provision, adaptations, safeguarding, and onward referrals.\n\nSupport quality assurance, service improvement, and contribute to the wider strategic objectives of Southwark ASC.\n\nLead by example as an expert practitioner and positive role model within the team.\n\nAssist with complex case discussions, legal matters (including court-related work), and multi-agency planning where required.\n\nTo Be Successful:\n\nSubstantial post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist in Adult Social Care.\n\nDemonstrated leadership and supervision experience.\n\nHCPC registration.\n\nSound knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, etc.).\n\nEnhanced DBS (we can support with this).\n\nEligibility to work in the UK.\n\nStrong commitment to strengths-based practice and safeguarding.\n\nWhy Join Ackerman Pierce?\n\nWe offer over a decade of expertise in social care recruitment.
All our candidates benefit from:\n\nA dedicated personal consultant to guide you through every placement\n\nFast-track registration and DBS assistance\n\nGuaranteed weekly pay, straight into your account\n\nAccess to exclusive locum opportunities across London and beyond\n\nInterested?\n\nTo discuss this Deputy Team Manager (OT) vacancy-or other similar roles-please contact Ella Hajittofis, or send us your updated CV today