Job reference REQ00000017877 Date posted 05/02/2025 Application closing date 24/02/2025 Location WORKINGTON Salary £33,366 to £37,938 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
Occupational Therapist
Salary: £33,366 to £37,938 depending on experience level
Hours: 37
Location: West Cumbria House, Workington
Contract: Permanent
About us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
About this opportunity
Do you enjoy fast paced and dynamic work? Come and join our Screening and Assessment Team! The role involves screening, triaging and prioritising referrals received into the service. Some of these will require an immediate Occupational Therapy response which you will deliver.
The role involves supporting adults aged 18+ living in the community with care and support needs, this includes supporting their informal and formal carers as necessary. You will collaborate with a diverse range of health, social care, and third-sector organisations across the Cumberland Council footprint.
You will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, support planning and reviews in accordance with the Care Act, taking a strengths-based approach that promotes individuals’ independence and wellbeing.
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists as well as those who will gain HCPC registration within the next 3 months. All newly qualified occupational therapists will be supported through our preceptorship program.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
We believe in cultivating potential over perfection. If this job sounds like you and you resonate with our values we encourage you to apply or contact Helen.Ball@cumberland.gov.uk or Katharine.Foster@cumbria.gov.uk for an informal chat prior to your application.
Cumberland Council Staff Benefits
Pay
1. As a real living wage paying employer we offer competitive rates of pay.
2. Our pay scales are nationally agreed and come with a national annual pay review.
3. A range of allowances to recognise times where you're available out of hours if we need you, or where you take on extra responsibilities beyond your role.
Pension
1. Opportunity to join a generous defined benefit pension scheme to secure your future (most employees are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme).
2. Opportunity to boost your pension with Additional Pension Contributions which will increase your annual defined benefit amount.
3. Opportunity to build a defined contribution pot on the side of your defined benefit pension through Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
Holidays
1. 25 days holiday per year when you start, rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years of service.
2. 8 public holidays.
3. The option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months.
Flexible Working
1. Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work remotely from home supporting a culture that fits around you.
2. A flexi-time scheme where you could vary your start and finish times and also build up 3 days flexi-time and take up to 2 flexi days off per month.
Learning and Development
1. Dedicated development time each week.
2. Access to an online learning portal offering more than 150 courses.
3. Access to regular development programmes to build the soft skills to succeed.
4. Opportunity to study professional qualifications to help you get the certifications you need for your role or to advance your career.
Deals and Discounts
1. Money off your local gym including Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group and Lifestyle Fitness.
2. Various discount schemes including RAC roadside recovery discount and money off local supportive businesses.
3. Tusker car leasing salary sacrifice scheme as well as an esteem car loan scheme for essential car users.
4. Spec Savers eyecare voucher.
5. Free flu jabs in winter from participating pharmacies.
Employee Assistance & Support
1. In house staff support networks.
2. Employee assistance programme offering mental health support.
3. Access to in-house Occupational Health service including physio treatment.
Application and Interview information
1. Closing date: 24/02/2025
2. Interview date: 03/03/2025
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.
Our interview process can accommodate both in-person and virtual formats, with tailored options discussed upon invitation to the interview stage. Preferred for virtual interviews is the use of Microsoft Teams, currently available for new users at no cost. However, should you encounter any challenges accessing this technology, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled interviews.
DBS Checks
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve. These checks play a crucial role in safeguarding, ensuring that individuals with appropriate qualifications and character are entrusted with roles where they may have access to children and vulnerable people.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an 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.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities.
We're also an Age Friendly Employer, meaning we commit to providing an inclusive workplace for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on; Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
1. Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
2. Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under.
3. 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.
Work-Life balance
Cumberland Council is deeply invested in fostering a work culture that prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members. Embracing flexible and hybrid working models, we empower employees to achieve optimal work-life balance.
Recognising the importance of personal time, we offer a generous holiday allowance, providing ample opportunity for rest and rejuvenation. Additionally, our flexible working hours, including flexitime arrangements, further contribute to a supportive environment where individuals can effectively manage their professional and personal commitments.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members to fulfil your potential and advance your career. Our comprehensive career development and training offer emphasises continuous learning as a cornerstone for achieving both individual and organisational goals.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect unwavering commitment to this cause from our employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs).
Your Voice Matters; Connect, Engage, and Make Your Voice Heard!
We don't just encourage engagement—we celebrate it. That's why we've cultivated a vibrant community of staff networking groups where every voice matters.
Join us and become part of something bigger:
1. Race Equality
2. Rainbow Alliance
3. Menopause Support
4. Carers Network
5. Shine Community
6. Wellbeing/Health Advocates
7. Be a Change Champion to shape our council's future through transformative initiatives.
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