Occupational Therapist Team Manager
Salary: £39 - £40 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Enfield
Save Share Apply now Job Description A North London local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Team Manager to lead their busy, in-house therapy-led Reablement Service. This service supports residents in regaining independence following hospital discharge and for those in the community who require short-term support. As Team Manager, you will oversee a team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with the CQC Registered Manager and OT Assistant Team Manager to deliver outcome-focused, strengths-based interventions that promote independence and reduce reliance on long-term care.
Main Duties:
1. Lead and manage a team of Occupational Therapists within a therapy-led Reablement Service.
2. Work in partnership with the Registered Manager and Assistant OT Manager to deliver effective, safe, and responsive short-term reablement support.
3. Supervise OT staff, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.
4. Oversee triage of incoming referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate allocation of cases.
5. Monitor and ensure in-house care capacity is used efficiently to meet demand.
6. Promote a culture of person-centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused practice.
7. Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities, clinical governance, and best practice standards.
8. Contribute to service planning and development to ensure continuous improvement.
Requirements:
9. Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
10. HCPC Registration
11. Proven experience working within a reablement or rehabilitation setting
12. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
13. Strong knowledge of short-term interventions, hospital discharge, and community-based support
14. Excellent communication, triage, and caseload management skills
15. Enhanced DBS (we can assist)
16. Eligibility to work in the UK
17. Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable
Benefits:
18. Ongoing training and CPD (including monthly protected CPD time)
19. Professional supervision and structured career progression opportunities
20. Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
21. Flexible working opportunities
22. Competitive hourly rates
Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalised service and consistent support. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.