Occupational Therapy Team Leader

Job Description:

Location: Leicester
£45 per hour | Full-Time (37 hours per week) | Hybrid Working

An Adult Social Care service in Leicester is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Leader to provide professional and operational leadership within an Adults Occupational Therapy service.

The role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week office-based, depending on service requirements.

The postholder will lead and manage an Adults Occupational Therapy team, delivering statutory assessments and interventions in line with the Care Act 2014. The focus of the role is to support adults to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional support to Occupational Therapists

• Oversee complex and high-risk cases, including adaptations, equipment, and moving and handling

• Ensure statutory duties under the Care Act are met effectively

• Manage case allocation, quality assurance, and performance standards

• Work collaboratively with health, housing, and partner agencies

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care

• Experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory Occupational Therapy role

• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding practice

• Car driver with access to a vehicle

• Ability to work on-site as required within a hybrid working model

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Micah on (phone number removed).