Salary: £26,421 to £27,334

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Kendal or Barrow (including Agile Working and Working from Home)

Contract: Permanent

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.

Do you want to support the improvement of outcomes for children, young people and their families? Would you like to provide administrative support to Children and Families teams and their managers, and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies?

The purpose of the Children & Families service, within Children’s Services, is to safeguard and protect children at the highest level of need and improve their outcomes, along with those of young people and families.

If you are interested in being part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for these children and their families and you possess the ability to work under pressure, we would like to hear from you!

About this opportunity

As a Business Support Administrator, you will provide administrative support to those teams involved in providing early help and safeguarding interventions.

You will provide efficient and effective administrative support within the team to meet operational needs and administer processes and procedures as directed by the Business Support Team Leader, Team Managers and/or Service/Senior Managers.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and successful administrator to provide top level business support and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies.

Candidates must possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, as well as high level organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will present a confident, professional image to teams, team managers and other colleagues within the Directorate.

We are looking for someone who is confident and can work independently in a busy, demanding environment, with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative.

Having a keen eye for detail and an accurate approach to your work, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

If we have described you, and you share our desire to make a difference for children, young people and their families then please apply today!

If you would like to find out more about the role, please see the attached information or call Ian Loxam on 07775 012890 or Karen Hawkrigg on 07585 134999.

What can we offer you!

If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 14th July 2024

Interview date: 23rd & 24th July 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please see below the supporting information:

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Salary: £40,221 to £41,418

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Westmorland and Furness (including Agile Working and Working from Home)

Contract: Permanent

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.

About this opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to support the Complex Safeguarding Team working across Westmorland and Furness.

As the Complex Safeguarding Social Worker you will support the Team Manager to provide leadership, direction, advice and guidance to the Child Exploitation workers.

You will lead on the coordination of missing children and young people in Westmorland and Furness, chairing Stage 1 Missing Meetings and leading on the development of safety plans for some of our most vulnerable children. You will chair Child Exploitation Risk Assessments meetings and will deputise in the absence of the Team Manager. You will be involved in the delivery of training to partner agencies around Child Exploitation and Missing and contribute to the development of our response to children who both at risk of exploitation and missing in Westmorland and Furness. This role also co-ordinates a caseload of more complex cases.

You will work with children, families and communities to better understand how we can support them, prevent child exploitation in our communities, equip them with the knowledge about how to identify and report exploitation and know what services there are to meet their needs.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has extensive working knowledge and experience of supporting children at risk of exploitation, early intervention programmes and supporting colleagues in this area of work. You must also have experience of partnership and multi-agency working. You will also work alongside the Social Work teams and a wide range of partner organisations to ensure effective joint working.

You must have a social work qualification with at least 3 years post qualifying experience.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.

This role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and Children. 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 and Children.

For any additional information or to discuss the role further please contact Amanda Burrow on 07825340260.

What can we offer you!

If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 7th July 2024

Interview date: 17th July 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please see below the supporting information:

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £42,403 - £43,421

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Westmorland and Furness Anchor Building - Penrith, Barrow or Kendal

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council, Sustainable Transport and Highways, are looking for an experienced, motivated and friendly individual to join us as a Team Leader in Traffic Management. We are excited to offer this permanent opportunity covering the entire area of Westmorland and Furness Council, a large and thriving organisation.

The work of the traffic team includes the preparation, design and processing of temporary and permanent traffic management schemes (including casualty reduction schemes and parking schemes), liaising with the public and stakeholders and working with colleagues both within the highways service and throughout the Council. 

The role will manage a small team working on specific road safety projects and activities, looking to shape and structure road safety for the Council in the future.  There are also new projects and opportunities for the traffic management team to manage and support with Traffic Regulation Orders, through design and specifications whilst advising and giving technical advice on relevant guidance and legislation.

This is predominantly an office-based role with some site work / meetings, and you will be responsible for ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with the relevant legislation and the Councils service procedures. You will represent the Council and promote a good relationship with the general public and members by providing advice and information concerning all aspects of traffic activities and related matters.

We are looking for a confident communicator to provide technical input and guidance to colleagues. You will also provide advice on the application of legislation, regulation, policy and principles to both internal and external customers of the Council where appropriate. Awareness of construction contracts, traffic management activities and national design standards is desirable. You will be able to work under pressure, and be an effective team leader, helping to innovate and motivate throughout the wider team and service.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28 July 2024

Interview date: w/c 05 August 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £35,745 - £36,648

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Westmorland and Furness Anchor Building - Penrith, Barrow or Kendal

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This is a role for a Traffic Management Officer to cover works and projects across the Westmorland and Furness Council area. Post could be based to one of Barrow, South Lakeland or Eden.

The applicant must have highways experience and be familiar with traffic orders. The role will require you to be able to produce scheme drawings and work tickets and also draft reports.

The post is public facing, and you should have good communication / person / written skills and be able to work in team environment.   This role includes being involved with programming the workload of the traffic team for the relevant area.

The work of the traffic team includes the preparation, design and processing of temporary and permanent traffic management schemes (including casualty reduction schemes and parking schemes), liaising with the public and stakeholders and working with colleagues both within the highways service and throughout the Council. 

This is predominantly an office-based role with some site work / meetings, and you will be responsible for ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with the relevant legislation and the Councils service procedures. You will represent the Council and promote a good relationship with the general public and members by providing advice and information concerning all aspects of traffic activities and related matters. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28 July 2024

Interview date: w/c 05 August 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £26,421 - £27,334

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Westmorland and Furness Anchor Building - Penrith, Barrow or Kendal

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This role is for a Traffic Management Technician covering works and projects across the Westmorland and Furness Council area.

As part of the Traffic Management Team this role will include being involved with the preparation, design and processing of temporary and permanent traffic regulation schemes (including works tickets for road safety and casualty reduction, parking and small-scale traffic management schemes), liaising with the public and stakeholders and working with colleagues within the highways service.

This is a predominantly office-based role with some site visits, and we are looking for an organised and enthusiastic person who is a team player.

The post is public facing, and the candidate should have good communication / person / written skills and be able to work in a team environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28 July 2024

Interview date: w/c 05 August 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

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