Senior Occupational Therapist - Reablement Lead (12m)

Cumbria; 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

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.