Occupational Therapist

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

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 which is central to our Promoting Independence Well-being Programme, which focuses 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 Therapist for this post.

What we offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to build your 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 schemes. 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)

Would you like to find out more?

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Katie Grant (OT Service Manager/Principal OT): [email protected] or mobile: 07741765216 or Matthew Beaumont (Furness OT Team Manager), [email protected] or mobile 07769 301871

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 30th November 2025