Location
London

Hours
Permanent and Full Time

Salary
£55,620 - £58,692 plus £3,000 market supplement

About the Role
Newham is unique; a diverse borough that is home to some of the largest and most spectacular developments in Europe. There is significant investment to create new homes and new jobs. We are building a new heart for London, a world-class business and leisure destination. We are a borough where people choose to live, work and stay. Newham Adults and Health Services is undergoing service improvements with a strong vision of integrated services so this is an exciting time to join us and help us to deliver the changes. Are you a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapy Manager looking to lead a high-performing team? The London Borough of Newham is seeking a permanent Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join our Older People and Disabilities division of Adult Social Care. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to manage and develop a team of qualified and non-qualified staff delivering high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services to disabled adults and older people. You will provide professional leadership, drive service improvements, and ensure that residents are supported to live as independently as possible. Working closely with the Principal Occupational Therapist, you will help shape the future of our service through strategic development and operational excellence.

Experience
As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for workforce planning, supervision, performance management, and ensuring compliance with national legislation and local policies. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding, and risk management, along with a commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development.

About you
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a diverse and forward-thinking borough. The post is open for applications from 18th July for five days—don’t miss your chance to lead and inspire in one of London’s most vibrant communities.

Qualifications
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.