Senior Occupational Therapist
13 hours ago
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
15/12/2025
Application closing date
11/01/2026
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
£42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Senior Occupational Therapist - CMB2214eJob description
Salary: £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
- To work in a 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 a way that promotes independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths. To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
- 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 we're looking for
We're 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're 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 Doreen Singleton by email at
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
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
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
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
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 While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
- Closing date: 11/01/2026
- Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
- Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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