Occupational Therapist - Long Term Intervention Team North
Salary: 31,346 – 32,234
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role
Hours: 37 hours per week
Workbase: Carlisle
Contract Details: Permanent
Following an exciting and ambitious programme of change within Adult Social Care, we are currently in the implementation phase of our new service and are looking for Occupational Therapists who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future.
We recognise that our workforce are best placed to design and embed new ways of working to achieve a modern social care service able to deliver the best outcomes for the people of Cumbria within a financially sustainable envelope. We have invested in our service and are looking to recruit to Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapists posts:
- To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria with care and support needs
- To work in ways that promote independence, recognise potential for change, and through excellent practice, enable people to maximise their strength
- To actively promote the work of Cumbria County Council internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.
The Role
Long Term Assessment and Review Service
This team will support people, aged 18+, who are living in the community and have been identified as having longer term care and support needs. The service will work across health, social care and third sector organisations with a primary focus upon ensuring that all support plans:
- Include robust contingency plans that promote personal resilience to manage temporary changes in need or circumstance
- Demonstrate how people will meet their needs and aspirations from a range of sources, including friends, family, third sector, the community, equipment or assistive technology, as well as support services
Our vision for Adult Social Care is a place where people want to come and work, a workforce who feel supported, empowered and valued for the great work they do; and to develop ways of working that promote greater independence, ensure best value for money whilst putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Interview Details
Closing Date: 03/10/2021
Interview Date: 18/10/2021
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay
- Relocation Package (up to GBP 8 000)
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Supportive working environment
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- Maternity paternity adoption and parental leave
- Sickness pay
- A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development
- Career Progression Pathways
- Regular Reflective Supervision
- Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University
- Cycle to work scheme
- Various perks and discounts scheme including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Please note: This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check. This role involves working in regulated activity with Adults.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced vetting check
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Please read the supporting information:
Post Specification
Role Profile