Occupational Therapy Team Manager
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
Lead, Inspire and Transform
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for leadership and service improvement? Do you have the management skills to inspire teams, drive performance and deliver outstanding outcomes for residents?
At Islington Council, we are ambitious about creating a fairer borough where residents can live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. We are looking for an exceptional Occupational Therapy Team Manager to lead our Occupational Therapy service and play a key role in shaping the future of Adult Social Care.
About the Role
As Occupational Therapy Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring high-quality, strengths-based support for residents across the borough. You will oversee performance, quality assurance, workforce development, safeguarding, service improvement and budget management while ensuring the team delivers excellent outcomes.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the confidence to manage complexity, inspire staff and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care, Health, Housing and the voluntary sector to develop innovative approaches that maximise independence and reduce reliance on long-term support.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a strong people manager who can:
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Lead and motivate teams to deliver excellent resident outcomes.
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Manage performance, quality and service delivery to a consistently high standard.
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Build a positive, accountable and supportive team culture.
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Drive change and continuous improvement within a busy statutory service.
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Develop staff, nurture talent and promote professional excellence.
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Make sound operational decisions while maintaining strategic oversight.
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Work effectively with partners across health, housing and the wider community.
Essential Requirements
You will:
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Be a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a recognised OT qualification.
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Have significant experience leading Occupational Therapy teams in Adult Social Care.
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Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
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Have experience managing change and delivering services in a fast-paced environment.
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Possess excellent knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding responsibilities.
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Have experience working collaboratively with health partners, the NHS, housing services and community organisations.
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Be committed to strengths-based practice, prevention and maximising independence.
Why Join Islington?
At Islington, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being:
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Collaborative
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Ambitious
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Resourceful
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Empowering
We invest in our people, promote flexible and agile working, and provide opportunities to develop and progress your career within a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service.
Be Part of Something Bigger
This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape services, influence practice, develop future leaders and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Islington residents.
If you are a confident Occupational Therapy leader with strong management skills and a passion for excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Be Islington. Be ambitious. Be the difference.
Name and Job Title: Jolaade Anjorin, Assistant Director Localities
Email:[email protected]
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
