Overview
Occupational Therapist - Deputy Team Manager - Adult Social Care
A South London local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care Contact Team as a Deputy Team Manager. This is a frontline, fast-paced service that promotes independence through early, effective Occupational Therapy intervention. The service is strength-based and person-centred, supporting adults to remain safe, independent, and well within their own homes and communities.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Adult Social Care Contact Team
* Oversee Occupational Therapy service provision, including management of the generic OT inbox
* Quality-assure OT referrals, contact assessments, and equipment recommendations
* Allocate OT work on a weekly basis and monitor team workloads
* Provide professional OT guidance, supervision, and clinical oversight
* Authorise straightforward OT equipment following assessment (excluding major adaptations)
* Support early intervention to prevent deterioration, crisis, or hospital admission
* Identify training needs and support the development of unqualified staff
* Promote strength-based, person-centred and outcome-focused practice
* Support performance management, staff wellbeing, and sickness monitoring
* Contribute to service development, team processes, and continuous improvement
* Work collaboratively with internal and external partners
Qualifications
* Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care
* Experience providing professional supervision and leadership
* Strong knowledge of OT legislation, professional standards, and best practice
* Experience with equipment provision and functional assessments
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and report-writing skills
* Enhanced DBS (we can assist)
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant who provides consistent support throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, assistance with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist - Deputy Team Manager role or similar opportunities in South London, please contact Ella Hajittofis or submit your updated CV today
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