Career Grade Reablement Occupational Therapist - WMF2204e

Overview

Job reference REQ00000018768. Date posted 08/08/2025. Application closing date 17/09/2025. Location: Various Locations. Salary £38,220 – £44,075. Contractual hours 37. Basis: Full time. Contract Type: Permanent.

Occupational Therapist: £38 220 – £39 152 (Final Grade 11)

Occupational Therapist: £42 839 – £44 075 (Final Grade 13)

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced, person-centred Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Reablement Team in Westmorland and Furness. This is a rewarding role central to our Promoting Independence Well-being Programme, focusing on early intervention and recovery – helping people stay in control of their lives and reduce the need for long term care. You will support people to remain independent in their own homes or return home safely after a hospital stay. You’ll help individuals regain confidence and live the life they want to, doing the everyday things that matter to them.

What the role involves

• Visiting people in their own homes to assess their needs
• Completing Care Act and functional assessments
• Creating support plans that promote safety, independence and well-being
• Recommending equipment or adaptations to reduce risk and support mobility
• Working closely with social workers, reablement workers, health professionals and families
• Supporting people with a wide range of physical, cognitive, mental health and social needs

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC Registered) with experience of working with adult social care, reablement, community or hospital discharge settings. You will need strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to focus on person-centred, strength-based practice. The role will require willingness to travel across Westmorland and Furness area.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept newly qualified Occupational Therapists for this post; however, please view the council job pages for our Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist opportunities.

What we offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to build experience in areas such as minor adaptations, DFGs and moving and handling
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Career progression through our Occupational Therapy career development framework
• Local Government pension, generous annual leave and flexible working

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Application information

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments below:

• Occupational Therapist – Grade 11: Post Specification, Role Profile
• Occupational Therapist – Grade 13: Post Specification, Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact:

Katie Grant (OT Service Manager/Principal OT): katie.grant@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, mobile 07741 765216; Matthew Beaumont (Furness OT Team Manager): matthew.beaumont@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, mobile 07769 301871

Application and interview information

Closing date: 17/09/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once invited to the interview stage. If adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. For more information, please visit GOV.UK – Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers to share our commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: This role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and promote an inclusive culture that values differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care-experienced and under 24 years old who meet the essential criteria.