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 reportingRequirements: 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 requiredWhy 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