Assistant Team Manager - Occupational Therapy


Company:	Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Salary:	£50,602 to £55,120 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 1RF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

The role:

As Assistant Team Manager, you will provide advanced Occupational Therapy practice and operational leadership for the Front Door duty, triage and allocation function within Adult Social Care.

Reporting to the Service Team Manager and the Principal Occupational Therapist, you will support the day-to-day management of the service, oversee incoming referrals and allocations, provide professional leadership to Occupational Therapy staff, and ensure timely, strengths-based and person-centred responses for residents. You will also play a key role in leading on complex case management, promoting independence, and driving service improvement.

Your role will involve:

Leading the Front Door Occupational Therapy duty, triage and allocation function, ensuring referrals are prioritised and managed effectively.

Providing professional leadership, supervision, mentoring and practice oversight to Occupational Therapy staff, including support with complex and high-risk cases.

Managing a small complex caseload and supporting high-quality assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity assessments, and risk management planning.

Working collaboratively with health colleagues, partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for residents and carers.

Driving service improvement initiatives, championing strengths-based practice, assistive technology and innovative approaches that promote independence and prevention.

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