Occupational Therapy Service Design and Delivery Manager

Occupational Therapy Service Design and Delivery Manager – Adult Social Care

£515 per day – Negotiable
Inside IR35
12‑month project
South West UK
Hybrid – Flexible

This local authority is in a period of transition and are looking for strategic support around the design and mobilisation of their occupational therapy service. Working alongside the Principal OT and other managers, you will design the end-to-end service and oversee implementation.

Your role as Occupational Therapy Service Design and Delivery Manager

• Design and mobilisation of the occupational therapy service
• Map current pathways across ASC front door, social work assessment teams, equipment services, DFGs, housing and adaptations, and community OT services
• Identify duplication, gaps, threshold inconsistencies, and delays.
• Define roles, responsibilities, decision making points, prioritisation frameworks.
• Produce redesigned pathways including prevention, early intervention, and flow routes
• Develop workforce model, establishment requirements, and role profiles.
• Design governance, supervision structures, clinical oversight, and operational processes

Your previous experience as Occupational Therapy Service Design and Delivery Manager

• In‑depth knowledge of Occupational Therapy within Adult Social Care.
• Proven ability to translate cases into operational delivery.
• Experience developing and implementing benefits realisation plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners across operations within the organisation and partners outside of it.

Next Steps

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams as soon as possible, with an expected start shortly after.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further—or know someone who may be a good fit—please contact Terry Lee or Sarah Williams on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch.)

Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills and experience. Any required workplace adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.

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