Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

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:

• Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the OT team
• Supervise, appraise and develop Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students
• Allocate and review workloads, monitor performance, and manage priorities
• Manage a complex caseload including assessments, major/minor adaptations, and specialist equipment
• Co-work and quality assure complex cases
• Liaise with Housing, Health, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Contribute to policy development, reporting, and service improvement
• Support budget monitoring and performance reporting

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Substantial post-qualification experience, including at least two years in Social Services
• Experience with major adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, and specialist equipment
• Experience supervising and leading staff
• Strong knowledge of Community Care legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• 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.

To discuss this Team Leader – Occupational Therapy role in Leicestershire or similar opportunities, please contact Ella Hajittofis or submit your CV today.