Senior Occupational Therapist -CMB2781e

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

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a dynamic leader to shape a therapy‑led reablement service. You will support Reablement Managers to design, implement and embed improvements that deliver meaningful outcomes for individuals and promote independence.

This temporary, 12‑month role requires confident communication, influence across teams and partnership with stakeholders to champion best practice. Location options Carlisle or Workington; 37 hours per week; salary £44,253 to £45,529.

Qualifications

• We are looking for leadership experience in reablement or therapy-led services.
• Experience in driving service improvements and measuring impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and embedding of therapy-led reablement programmes.
• Oversee improvement actions and evidence impact to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to champion the service.

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.

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.

Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Temporary (12 months)

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.

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)

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.