Occupational Therapist Deputy Team Manager

Location: Southwark

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.

Main Duties:
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

Requirements:
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 UKWhy 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