Occupational Therapist
Salary: £40 - £45 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Leicester
Save Share Apply now 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:
1. Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the OT team
2. Supervise, appraise and develop Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students
3. Allocate and review workloads, monitor performance, and manage priorities
4. Manage a complex caseload including assessments, major/minor adaptations, and specialist equipment
5. Co-work and quality assure complex cases
6. Liaise with Housing, Health, and multi-disciplinary teams
7. Contribute to policy development, reporting, and service improvement
8. Support budget monitoring and performance reporting
Requirements:
9. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
10. HCPC Registration
11. Substantial post-qualification experience, including at least two years in Social Services
12. Experience with major adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, and specialist equipment
13. Experience supervising and leading staff
14. Strong knowledge of Community Care legislation
15. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
16. 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.