Locum Adults Senior Occupational Therapist
Leicester, Leicestershire
Occupational Therapy Team Leader (Locum)
Location: Leicester City Council
Area: East Midlands Social Services
Rate: Up to £37 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Locum, Ongoing
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
Role Overview
An experienced Occupational Therapy Team Leader is required to lead an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy service within Leicester City Council. This is a senior locum opportunity for a confident leader who can support, supervise and drive performance within a busy local authority setting.
The role requires a hybrid working approach, with 2–3 days per week office-based, depending on service need.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide decisive and effective leadership to Occupational Therapy teams in line with the Council’s Vision, Values and Leadership Qualities.
- Enable high levels of individual and organisational performance.
- Provide professional supervision to Occupational Therapy staff.
- Plan, allocate and review workloads to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- Manage priorities and support staff to meet performance standards.
- Implement, review and improve systems and procedures to enhance departmental performance.
- Support continuous service improvement within Adult Social Care.
Skills & Experience Required
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Significant experience within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
- Strong organisational, decision-making and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment.
An excellent opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist to take on a leadership role within a progressive local authority service.
Code: U. XMS 000A A411 / 1. 005001.B19365