Job details Job reference REQ00000018653 Date posted 17/07/2025 Application closing date 11/08/2025 Location WORKINGTON Salary ASYE (£33,366 to £34,314) Qualified (£37,035 to £37,938) Package Blank Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time
Occupational Therapist - CMB1922e Job description
Location: West Cumbria House, Workington
Salary: ASYE (£33,366 to £34,314) Qualified (£37,035 to £37,938) FTE
Hours: 18.5 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Looking for a better work-life balance? This is your opportunity.
Were currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis (18.5 hours per week) giving you the flexibility to do the work you love while still having time for the things that matter most outside of work.
Whether you're returning to the profession, looking to reduce your hours, or simply want a more balanced lifestyle, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives while maintaining your own wellbeing. Youll be supported by a friendly, experienced team and benefit from ongoing professional development, all within a role that truly understands the value of flexibility.
Purpose Of The Role
You will be working in the long term occupational therapy team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria who have care and support needs.
To work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths. To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria. Including interventions such as major/minor recommendations, manual handling, postural management and equipment provision.
The post holder will actively promote the work of the Cumbria County Council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We welcome applications from newly qualified OTs who would be supported throughout their first year of employment through our occupational therapy focused preceptorship scheme. More experienced applicants are also welcome to apply and would receive tailored support suitable to you.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to 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 Nicole Dickie by email at
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a 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
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- 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
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
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
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer 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 . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 11/08/2025
- Interview date:22/8/2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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