Assistant Team Manager Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant Team Manager to join a dynamic Adult Social Care Reablement Service in North London. This is a full-time role with flexible working and opportunities for professional development, initially offered on a fixed-term basis with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the OT Assistant Team Manager

• Lead and support the delivery of a high-quality, outcomes-focused reablement service.
• Triage and prioritise incoming referrals, identifying risk and ensuring timely allocation.
• Allocate work across Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and Reablement staff based on capacity and need.
• Provide clinical advice and support to staff, including managing complex cases and risks.
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapy staff through regular oversight and reflective practice.
• Oversee or complete complex assessments, including moving and handling and equipment provision.
• Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance across the service.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to promote independence.

To Be Successful

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
• Experience in adult social care or community/reablement settings.
• Experience triaging and allocating work effectively.
• Experience supervising or supporting staff.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Good communication, teamwork, and IT skills.
• Leadership or management experience or qualification.
• Experience with equipment, adaptations, or moving and handling.
• Involvement in service improvement or audit work.

Benefits of Working in the Service

• Flexible working options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

Why Join Our Agency?

We offer dedicated consultant support, a simple registration process, and reliable weekly payments.

To discuss this OT Assistant Team Manager vacancy, please get in touch with Ella Hajittofis with your CV to find out more.

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