Barking and Dagenham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Enabling Independence Team Manager to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Team Manager includes. Directly looking after a team of 4, but overall team reasonability (approx 15) To manage an occupational therapy team providing assessments and equipment and adaptations to facilitate and promote people to remain independent within their homes and the local community. To oversee the development of occupational therapy and sensory support plans and assess and advise on the need for equipment and adaptations and assistive technology to promote the independence of children, young people and adults with disabilities. To build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, service users and other service areas within the Council to ensure the delivery of Enabling Independence agenda and aims To Be Successful. Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. Previous experience working with major adaptations. Manual handling experience HCPC Registration Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Occupational Therapist Qualification Benefits of Working Barking and Dagenham. Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff. Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week. To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today