Senior Occupational Therapist - CMB1916e
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About This Opportunity
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Occupational Therapist in the Long Term Team and make a real difference in peoples lives across Cumbria. Were looking for a compassionate and experienced professional to deliver strengths-based assessments and person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. Youll play a key role in promoting independence, and you will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, support planning and reviews in accordance with the Care Act, taking a strengths-based approach that promotes individuals independence and wellbeing.
Location: Carlisle
Salary: 41,511 42,708 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Occupational Therapist in the Long Term Team and make a real difference in peoples lives across Cumbria. Were looking for a compassionate and experienced professional to deliver strengths-based assessments and person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. Youll play a key role in promoting independence, and you will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, support planning and reviews in accordance with the Care Act, taking a strengths-based approach that promotes individuals independence and wellbeing.
As a senior member of the team, youll guide and support colleagues. You'll work withadults aged 18+ living in the community with care and support needs, this includes supporting their informal and formal carers as necessary. You will collaborate with a diverse range of health, social care, and third-sector organisations across the Cumberland Council footprint.
Youll need a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification, HCPC registration, and a good understanding of Adults Social Care. In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a team that values dignity, respect, and community-based care.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Helen Ball by email at Helen.Ball@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 06/08/2025
* Interview date:TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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* Post Specification
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