Senior Occupational Therapist -CMB2781e

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

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive leader to drive a therapy-led reablement service improvement project. You will support Reablement Managers, design and embed improvements, and champion person-centred outcomes, working in a 37-hour week on a temporary 12-month contract in Carlisle or Workington.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with frontline staff, and communication with internal and external stakeholders, with an enhanced initial support package to aid transition.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills within a care or reablement setting.
• Commitment to improving demonstrable person-centred outcomes in reablement services.
• Experience in leading service development and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead within a dynamic change environment to drive service development.
• Oversee agreed improvement actions and evidence impact of change.
• Collaborate with Reablement Managers to embed therapy-led programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020520 Date posted 03/11/2026 Application closing date Blank Location CARLISLE & WORKINGTON Salary £44,253 to £45,529 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Temporary (12 months)

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.

You will take a leadership role within a dynamic change environment, using your skills and experience to drive service development, oversee agreed improvement actions and evidence the impact of change. This role offers genuine scope to influence practice, inspire teams and create lasting improvements alongside managers and frontline staff.

A strong focus will be placed on developing graded, therapy‑led programmes that promote independence, maximise individual strengths and improve quality of life, supporting prevention and long‑term wellbeing.

As a confident and effective communicator, you will actively champion the service, building positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and promoting the value and impact of reablement.

To support your success, the role includes an enhanced initial support package, ensuring you are well equipped to lead, innovate and thrive from the outset.

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 Doreen Singleton 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.

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

• 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).

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

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

This is a rolling advert.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council