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

Brent is a borough full of energy, opportunity and community pride. Spanning both inner and outer London, our diversity and ambition make Brent a truly unique place to live and work.

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Team Manager – Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a service that supports people to regain independence and remain safely in their homes.

As Deputy Team Manager, you will take an active role in the daily leadership and professional development of a multidisciplinary Reablement Team that delivers short-term support to residents following hospital discharge.

What you'll do:
- Provide professional advice, guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Assessors and OT Assistants
- Lead and develop staff to deliver effective reablement and person-centred outcomes
- Strengthen integrated working with NHS partners, community hubs and third-sector providers
- Support staff development and contribute to workforce training to retain and upskill team members
- Oversee service delivery, ensuring compliance with best practice standards, Care Act responsibilities and the ethos of promoting independence
- Contribute to shaping service improvement and the delivery of the Integrated Care Partnership

We're looking for someone with:
- A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care, Intermediate Care or Reablement services
- Experience of supervising staff, students or volunteers in a care or clinical setting
- Sound knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to Occupational Therapy and Adult Social Care
- Experience of partnership working with health, housing or community care providers
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for their next step in leadership and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of adults and older people in Brent.

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 parents, guardians and carers
- Health and wellbeing support including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Travel perks such as Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

Additional benefits include:
- £5,000 ‘golden hello’ for DTM OTs new to Brent (upon completion of probation)
- £3,000 annual retention payment for eligible frontline staff and managers (PO2 – PO7)


How to apply

Please click ‘Apply’ and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting statement.


Closing date: 16 November 2025

This vacancy may close sooner than advertised should we receive a high number of applications. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.



Brent Council welcomes applications from all communities and encourages applicants to complete the diversity section of the application. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.


Roles in areas involving children, young people or vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Application data may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and misconduct. For more information on how your data is used and your rights, visit www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Flexible working is supported wherever possible.

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