Community Occupational Therapist, South Lakes

Role Overview

Community Occupational Therapist based in Kendal, which serves the South Lakes area, Sedbergh, and occasionally Penrith.

• Pay: £34.31 per hour umbrella.
• Duration:
  Initial 3 month contract with likely extension until a permanent post is filled.
• Working hours:
  
  37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Schedule:
  
  At least three days per week in the office or community for team collaboration.
• Benefits:
  Free parking, supportive team, autonomy, scenic Lake District location.

• Move and handle assessments.
• Plan and provide equipment and adaptations, including seating solutions.
• Conduct functional, physical, cognitive, and emotional assessments.
• Design and implement individualized intervention programmes.
• Support rehabilitation and recovery through therapeutic activities.
• Educate patients, families, and carers.
• Facilitate community integration – assist return to work, school, or daily life.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, social care teams, reablement and partner agencies.
• Participate in supervision and service development activities.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Proven experience working in a community OT setting.
• Strong commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based, and holistic practice.
• Excellent assessment skills and ability to work autonomously within a supportive team.

Reports to the OT Team Manager, South Lakes, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Primary service delivered to Westmorland and Furness Council; no requirement to provide services to external bodies.