Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London Borough Of Merton Team Manager: Occupational Therapy Team The closing date is 14 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary PLEASE APPLY VIA THE APPLICATION LINK 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 at Home Team, and Reablement Team to support integrated pathways that focus on prevention, early intervention, timely hospital discharge and maintaining independence. Main duties of the job Social Care is special here Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where youll do a social care role that matters in a place where you matter. Our social care roles/staff do important jobs, and were 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. About us Merton is the employer of choice for those looking to further their career in public services. Our culture is one of staff empowerment to deliver real improvements for the communities we serve and on clear career development.Together we want to build a better Merton. We offeraccess to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK; 27.5 days paid holiday, rising to 32.5 days after five years of service; flexible working; and a first-class staff development programme. We are, as you would expect, proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have committed to paying the London Living Wage to all our staff and contractors to ensure a fair wage for everyone working for us. Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £59,298 to £63,690 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0019-26-0002 Job locations Civic Centre London Road Morden SM4 5DX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To lead and manage Mertons Occupational Therapy Services and the Integrated Community Equipment Service