Deputy Team Manager (Occupational Therapist)

• A £5,000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent , upon completion of their probationary period.
• An annual retention payment of £3,000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapy Deputy Team Manager to join the Complex Long-Term OT Team within Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Brent.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Occupational Therapist who combines advanced clinical expertise with strong supervisory and service development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners, promoting high-quality strengths-based practice.
• Lead on Complex case management, including manual handling risk assessments, specialist equipment provision and risk management planning.
• Provide expert oversight of major adaptations, including specifications, housing reports, rehousing recommendations and void assessments.
• Ensure quality assurance of complex Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, promoting safe, defensible and person-centred decision-making.
• Facilitate training, reflective practice and workforce development, including mentoring Trusted Assessors and supporting wider Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Lead and coordinate on referral pathways, duty and triage for the team
• Contribute to service development, partnership working.
• Support and deputise for the Team Manager as required and represent the service at operational and strategic meetings.

The Person

We are looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Therapist with strong leadership skills and substantial experience of working with adults with complex physical, functional and long-term social care needs.

You will have

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or managing staff.
• Advanced knowledge of complex moving & handling, specialist equipment and major adaptations, including specifications.
• Experience of housing-related assessments, housing/void reports and recommendations.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience of facilitating learning, supporting practice development and providing professional advice across multidisciplinary settings.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support , including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

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How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026 (23:59)

Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.

You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email hidden]

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.