Senior Occupational Therapist - CMB2677e

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Workington is seeking a key role to shape and strengthen a therapy-led reablement service, supporting Reablement Managers to design, implement and embed improvements that deliver meaningful outcomes for individuals.

This permanent post offers a salary of £44,253 to £45,529 per annum, 37 hours per week. An Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List is required, and a guaranteed interview is available to eligible applicants.

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening a therapy-led reablement service, aligned with national best practice. Working at the heart of the service, you will support Reablement Managers to enhance the therapeutic offer, helping to design, implement and embed meaningful improvements that deliver real outcomes for individuals.

Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Workington
Contract: Permanent

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for an individual who embodies our organisation's core values, have proven leadership skills and are committed to improving demonstratable person-centred outcomes in an environment of continuous improvement in the reablement service.

Please 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 Louise Doggart by email at [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

This role requires 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 applicants as 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader 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 emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 12/10/2026
• Interview date: TBC

Post Specification

• Post Specification

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