Occupational Therapist

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