Location
London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£57,402 per annum

About the Role
As an Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant Team Manager within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult First Contact Service, you will lead a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists and Enabling Independence Officers. Your role focuses on delivering an exceptional, person-centred service by screening and prioritising referrals, proactively managing risk, and promoting resident independence through a preventative, strength-based approach.

You will provide essential management, quality assurance, and supervision to ensure statutory compliance and high standards of practice. By fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement, you will mentor staff, share best practices, and apply legislative frameworks to service delivery. Collaboration with health partners, community groups, and residents is key to facilitating positive, holistic outcomes, including completing assessments and recommending appropriate equipment and adaptations to maintain independence and mitigate risks.

The London Borough of Sutton is a vibrant community located less than 30 minutes from Central London with excellent transport links, award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. Sutton is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment.

The Council is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents, supporting vulnerable groups, and balancing support with independent living. Sutton values transparency, diversity, and inclusion, and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas and development are encouraged.

Benefits include generous annual leave, enhanced family leave, flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, discounts, pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, and more.

Experience
Significant experience as a registered Occupational Therapist in a Local Authority or community setting. Expertise in major adaptations, complex moving and handling, and holistic assessments for equipment and housing support. Proven ability to manage and supervise multidisciplinary teams and deliver statutory compliant services.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated practitioner committed to facilitating resident well-being and independence. Strong knowledge of safeguarding principles and relevant legislation. Ability to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with health partners, community groups, and residents.

Qualifications
Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current and valid HCPC registration.