Job responsibilities
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?
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Social Care team as an Occupational Therapy Team Manager, where you’ll play a key role in making a real difference.
Our team is skilled, committed, friendly, and supportive. To help them thrive, we’re seeking a dynamic Team Manager to continue driving development and excellence.
We are dedicated to personalised, strength-based approaches that support B&NES residents to stay active, independent, and living at home.
The team carries out functional assessments of varying complexity in people’s homes and at our OT assessment centre. Based on these assessments, the team may provide equipment, recommend minor or major adaptations, or advise on housing needs.
Your role
As Team Manager, you’ll lead and support a proactive team of Occupational Therapists, delivering person-centred, strength-based interventions. You’ll 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 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
About You
You are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.
You will have:
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing 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 be able to encourage others to adapt and 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: Weds 15th October for shortlisted candidates.
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.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
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.
