Visa sponsorship evidence
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
London Borough Of Merton is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “London Borough of Merton” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
PLEASE APPLY VIA THE APPLICATION LINK The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapy Team Manager to lead our dedicated OT service within Adult Social Care. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we are progressing through a period of service transformation that is focused on improving outcomes, strengthening community-based support, and enhancing the experience of residents who access our services.
You will provide strong professional leadership and clinical oversight to a skilled team of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants, promoting high-quality, strengths-based and person-centred practice. You will work closely with our First Response Team, Hospital at Home Team, and Reablement Team to support integrated pathways that focus on prevention, early intervention, timely hospital discharge and maintaining independence.
Main duties of the job
Social Care is special here
Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where youll do a social care role that matters in a place where you matter.
Our social care roles/staff do important jobs, and were focused on looking after you so you can look after others.
Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.
You'll work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers and lots of recognition and reward.
You'll support people to live well in Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life.
Merton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer.
This could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home.
You are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care.
Everyone deserves to live with dignity and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day.
We're here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton.
About us
Merton is the employer of choice for those looking to further their career in public services.
Our culture is one of staff empowerment to deliver real improvements for the communities we serve and on clear career development.Together we want to build a better Merton.
We offeraccess to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK; 27.5 days paid holiday, rising to 32.5 days after five years of service; flexible working; and a first-class staff development programme.
We are, as you would expect, proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have committed to paying the London Living Wage to all our staff and contractors to ensure a fair wage for everyone working for us.
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To lead and manage Mertons Occupational Therapy Services and the Integrated Community Equipment Service. To develop policies and practices for community based occupational therapy teams and the integrated community equipment service contract to ensure customer focused, efficient and effective delivery of high-quality services. To work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and partners. To work in partnership with Sutton and Merton ICB and the Southwest London & St. Georges Mental Health NHS Trust, to support and develop existing joint working practices and policies within the Occupational Therapy Services. To work across both the Community Care and Childrens Divisions of Social Care, engaging with senior staff in both areas. To be responsible for staffing and delegated budgets i.e. minor adaptations and ICES budget.
Job description
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