Deputy Team Manager (Occupational Therapist) - Contact Team, Southwark Adult Social Care

Southwark Adult Social Care is seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist Deputy Team Manager (DTM) to join the Contact Team within the Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) service. This is a rewarding leadership role with a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and service improvement. The role offers a full-time locum contract at -40.26 per hour, with a supportive multidisciplinary structure and meaningful impact on community wellbeing.

Main Responsibilities of the Deputy Team Manager (OT):

• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and unqualified staff across the Contact Team.

• Work in partnership with the Team Manager to manage performance, support reflective practice, and maintain a high standard of service delivery.

• Promote a strengths-based, person-centred approach to assessment and intervention.

• Ensure timely, appropriate decision-making regarding care needs, equipment provision, adaptations, safeguarding, and onward referrals.

• Support quality assurance, service improvement, and contribute to the wider strategic objectives of Southwark ASC.

• Lead by example as an expert practitioner and positive role model within the team.

• Assist with complex case discussions, legal matters (including court-related work), and multi-agency planning where required.

To Be Successful:

• Substantial post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist in Adult Social Care.

• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience.

• HCPC registration.

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, etc.).

• Enhanced DBS (we can support with this).

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Strong commitment to strengths-based practice and safeguarding.

Why Join Ackerman Pierce?

We offer over a decade of expertise in social care recruitment. All our candidates benefit from:

• A dedicated personal consultant to guide you through every placement

• Fast-track registration and DBS assistance

• Guaranteed weekly pay, straight into your account

• Access to exclusive locum opportunities across London and beyond

Interested?

To discuss this Deputy Team Manager (OT) vacancy-or other similar roles-please contact Ella Hajittofis, or send us your updated CV today.