Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team

Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team (3481) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team (3481) Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team Grade/Salary: ME16 - £59,298 - £63,690 per annum - Full-Time | Permanent Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Adult Social Care Closing Date 14/11/2026 Ref No 3481 Documents Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team (PDF , 157.15kb) Advert Text The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapy Team Manager to lead our dedicated OT service within Adult Social Care. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we are progressing through a period of service transformation that is focused on improving outcomes, strengthening community-based support, and enhancing the experience of residents who access our services. You will provide strong professional leadership and clinical oversight to a skilled team of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants, promoting high-quality, strengths-based and person-centred practice. You will work closely with our First Response Team, Hospital @ Home Team, and Reablement Team to support integrated pathways that focus on prevention, early intervention, timely hospital discharge and maintaining independence. We are looking for someone who: Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration Has proven leadership or supervisory experience within health or social care Demonstrates sound knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and best practice frameworks Is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable and inclusive services across diverse communities Works well under pressure and is solution-focused, resilient, and adaptable If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Deanne Kemp – Access & Assessment Service Manager Email: Deanne.Kemp@merton.gov.uk Social Care is special here Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social care role that matters in a place where you matter. Our ‘social care roles/staff’ do important jobs, and we’re focused on looking after you so you can look after others. Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here. You'll work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers¿ and lots of recognition and reward. You'll support people to live well in Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life. Merton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer. This could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home. You are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day. We're here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton. A career in social care at Merton Council These are social work roles with great career progression and lots of learning and development opportunities. You will have access to a range of resources, platforms and programmes including: CareKnowledge, the Adult Social Care Development Academy, and the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership. We have great transport links including our tram, making it an easy commute from surrounding boroughs, and central London in just 25 minutes. Following a pay and benefits review, we now have one of the most progressive offers in outer London¿. We offer flexible working, employee support, wellbeing activi