Occupational Therapy Team Manager
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,181.00 to £51,356.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47181.00 - £51356.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0004-25-0027 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, our central aim is to improve people’s lives. Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist Manager looking to lead and inspire? Join our Adult Social Care team as an Occupational Therapy Team Manager and make a real difference in people’s lives. Our staff team are skilled, committed, friendly and supportive. To support them to undertake their role we are seeking a new dynamic Team Manager to continue this development. We are committed to personalised, strength-based approaches and to support B&NES citizens to remain active, independent and at home. The team undertake functional assessments of varying complexity within the home environment and at our OT assessment centre. The team is responsible for assessing individual needs and providing tailored solutions, which may include specialist equipment, minor home modifications, or complex major adaptations. We also offer recommendations on housing options to ensure, accessible and independent living. Your role As Team Manager, you will lead and support a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants delivering person-centred, strength-based interventions. You will ensure high-quality service delivery, promote independence, and support wellbeing through innovative and responsive practice. Key Responsibilities • Lead, supervise, and develop a team of OTs, OTAs and Apprentice OTs. • Oversee and audit assessments, OT planning, and provision of equipment and adaptations. • Ensure compliance with statutory duties and local policies. • Collaborate with Health, Housing, and community partners. • Drive service improvement and innovation. • Monitor performance and ensure value for money. What We Offer Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements. Access to training, mentoring, and career progression. Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave. About You You are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care and have advanced knowledge of minor and major adaptations(DFGs), specialist equipment, and Adult Social Care legislation. You have: Proven leadership and team management skills. In- depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Housing, Mental Capacity Act, and Moving and Handling. Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership working abilities. Strong interpersonal skills with a coaching approach to management. An openness to new ideas and the ability to inspire others to confidently embrace change. Due to the nature of the role, being a car driver is essential. Apply now to take the next step in your career pathway! Interested to find out more? If you require more details after reading the role profile and role specific criteria, please contact: Alison Thomas, Service Manager, Occupational Therapy by email alison_thomas9@bathnes.gov.uk Interview date: TBC No Agencies, Please. *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.