Following career progression within the team, we are looking for a dedicated experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team to support all Adult Social Care teams with the transformation and continuous improvement of Adult Social Care, by ensuring that the highest standards of practice are embedded in the organisation by working across the Adult Social Care Services. The successful candidate will work under the Principal Social Worker (PSW), Senior Manager Governance and Practice with a focus on practice, quality assurance, and continuing professional development, working at the advanced level of the relevant professional capabilities' framework. The Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practice Lead will have strong links with the Principal Occupational Therapist. To fulfil national expectations around continuous improvement of excellent Occupational Therapists in line within CQC assurance framework and the PSW statutory roles and responsibilities (Department of Health & Social Care). They will work within the team to ensure the directorate is able to effectively develop key skills for the future and support the Council’s ambition to be a learning organisation with coproduction embedded throughout its activity. They will provide direct support to enable the ‘grow your own’ careers approach in Adult Social Care, as well as leading interventions to promote innovation, diversity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about supporting teams to develop excellent professional practice to improve wellbeing for people within Westmorland and Furness, we would love to hear from you Who we are looking for… We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist who holds an accredited Occupational Therapy degree (or equivalent qualification) and is registered with the appropriate professional body. You will bring in-depth knowledge of adult services, national policies, and relevant legislation. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential to shape services and embed best practice across Adult Social Care services. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and share in our vision to have “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.” What can we offer you 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? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Naomi Seymour on 07876216455 or at naomi.seymourwestmorlandandfurness.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.