Salary: £31,067 to £31,586

Location: Kendal or Penrith (including agile working/working from home)

Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Member Support Officer to join our Legal and Democratic Services Team! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing excellent support to Council Members in delivering their community leadership role and in undertaking their duties as ward Councillors.

As a Member Support Officer, you will assist elected Members in communicating with their constituents, council officers, outside bodies and agencies as well as provide support to elected Members in the use of information technology to facilitate effective working and communications. As well, you will provide effective administrative support for meetings and ensure that agendas are prepared and distributed in a timely manner. As a keen administrator, you will also attend meetings to take minutes, before preparing and distributing them as necessary.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a candidate who is highly organised, efficient, and ready to take on a diverse range of secretarial and administrative responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience in a relevant field.

In addition to your professional skills, you will be expected to maintain political neutrality when working with Members, displaying exceptional political awareness and sensitivity in all interactions.

If this opportunity feels like the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to apply!

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

Would you like to find out more?For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please see our attachments.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Karen Edmondson - karen.edmondson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 30th December 2024

Interview date: 14th and 15th January 2025

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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our 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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Supporting information

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our teams across Care Services within Adult Social Care, as Support Workers.

This could be in one of our residential care homes, supporting someone in their own home, within the local community or at one of our day centres.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development. Becoming a support worker is the perfect start to a long and rewarding career in Adult Social Care.

"The values of the council closely align with my own. You have the time and space to develop a quality relationship with the people you support."

Andy, Community Support Worker

"I like all aspects of my role, but I particularly love working on shift with the service users supporting them to be the best version of themselves and to have a great day."

Susan, Supervisor, Kendal Supported Living

Register your interest in joining one of our fantastic teams below, and a member of the Care Services Recruitment Team will be in touch with more information:

Enquire Today!

We’d love to tell you more about our current vacancies, career development opportunities and how you can start your career in Adult Social Care with Westmorland and Furness Council.

You can also find more information at Adult Social Care | Careers

Adult Learning Tutor – Health and Wellbeing – WMF1553e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £31,067 - £31,586 (pro rata)

Hours: Zero Hours

Location: Carlisle Library

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Carlisle Adult Learning team. We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to play a key role in the delivery of health and wellbeing provision to those living within Carlisle and the wider community. Specifically, we are looking to recruit a ‘Hill Skills’ tutor, who will be tasked with delivering hill skills and navigation workshops and one-day excursions on local fells. We are seeing increased demand for this type of provision and therefore are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to continue this trend. It would also be advantageous to have additional health and wellbeing experience, such as health and safety, first aid or expertise in environmental sustainability, to further broaden our offer. We work closely with partner organisations, and there would be an expectation that the successful applicant would strengthen these partnerships further by offering health and wellbeing provision to those who have limited access to outdoor activities.

The successful applicant will hold an introductory teaching qualification in the adult learning sector (minimum Level 3, e.g. PTLLS/Award in Education and training) or be willing to work towards and must achieve in the first 12 months. A relevant qualification and / or relevant experience in the subject specialism being taught is also essential. The successful candidate will be experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident and able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.

We offer an extensive range of subjects to the communities of Carlisle, and the right candidate will offer interesting and engaging courses to support the growth of the Service. Teaching hours will be varied and are dependent on demand; however, it is likely there will be a need to be available for classes during the day and evening hours, including occasional work on Saturdays.

Adult Learning, rated Good by Ofsted, delivers community learning and skills provision both face to face and online. Our Service is focussed on provision which transforms the lives of our most disadvantaged communities, enhancing employment opportunities and promoting health and wellbeing. In return, we can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment, access to training and development and challenging and rewarding work.

For any further information please email: Michael.wigham@cumberland.gov.uk

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.

·A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview date: W/C 13th January 2025

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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Supervisor – Applethwaite Green Residential Care Home (Older Adults) – WMF1554e

Salary: £37,035 - £37,938 (pro rata)

Hours: 24 hours – the post has a two-week working pattern and includes working one weekend every 2 weeks.

Location: Applethwaite Green Care Home, Windermere

Contract: 1 x permanent positions

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 kind and compassionate candidates with a passion to make a real difference to our teams and the people we support, to join us as Supervisor at Applethwaite Residential Care Home.

Our Supervisors are responsible for managing and supporting the performance of all members of the team, encouraging and promoting best practice at all times. Additionally, Supervisors are responsible for the administration of medication and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), as well as other regulatory bodies.

Who we are looking for.

It’s important to us that you have the right values and behaviours, engaging and encouraging staff to deliver care in a person-centred and dignified way, with the ability lead by example, set high standards and motivate our teams.

Ideally you will have a QCF level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, and have some experience of team leadership, although this is not essential. We offer a robust induction, and we will support the successful candidate with any relevant training.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today!

About our home

Applethwaite Green is based in Windermere with capacity for 27 residents, catering for Dementia, Old Age and Frailty. We are a hard-working and dedicated team, and we strive to ensure our home provides a safe, caring and homely environment for our residents.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts over 7 days per week, 365 days a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

DBS

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

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity. 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.

To find out more…For further information about this opportunity please the below attachments. If you have any queries about this role, please contact Debbie Rimmer, Registered Manager, by email debbie.rimmer@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

Application and Interview Information

Closing Date: 22nd December 2024

Interview Date: w/c 13th January 2024

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:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Supervisors – Parkview Gardens Residential Home - WMF1601e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: 37 035 - 37 938 (pro rata) / 19.1962 p/h - 19 6642 p/h

Hours: Various hours available – (x1 @ 24.88 hpw x2 @ 28 hpw (bank) & x3 @ ‘0’ hpw)

Location: Parkview Gardens Residential 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 kind, compassionate candidates interested in the opportunity to make a real difference to our teams and the people we support, to join us as Supervisor at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.

It’s important to us that you have the right values and behaviours, engaging and encouraging staff to deliver care in a person-centred and dignified way, with the ability lead by example, set high standards and motivate our teams.

Our supervisors are responsible for managing and supporting the performance of all members of the team, encouraging and promoting best practice at all times, administration of medication and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), as well as other regulatory bodies.

Ideally you will have a QCF level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, and have some experience of team leadership, although this is not essential. We offer a robust induction, and we will support the successful candidate with any relevant training.

About Our Home

Parkview Gardens is a 60 bedded two-storey residential home for older adults living with dementia, sensory impairment, and physical disabilities. Parkview Gardens is divided into five houses, with all the houses containing separate dining/communal areas.

We have a self-serve café/seating area on the ground floor and upstairs we have a shop and hairdressers, laundry for residents to do their own washing and drying if they so wish.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts over 7 days per week, 365 day a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today!

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.
• A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an 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.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 29/12/2024

Interview date: 09/01/2025

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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post specification

Role profile

Adult Learning Tutor - English/ESOL – WMF1552e

Salary: £35,235 - £36,124 (pro-rata)

Hours: 1 x 14.8 hours English and 2 x Zero hours English/ESOL

Location: Whitehaven

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are looking for dynamic, flexible, and creative tutors to join our team to teach English/ESOL in Whitehaven and the surrounding areas, including Millom. The Whitehaven Team work from Whitehaven Library delivering exciting and transformational teaching to learners across Whitehaven and the surrounding villages and towns

These roles support our learners on GCSE and Functional Skills pathways from Entry 1 to Level 2 and If you have experience of teaching ESOL Skills for Life and working with ESOL learners from complete beginner level this would be an advantage.

Who we are looking for…

·An outstanding practitioner who is dynamic, flexible, and creative.

·Someone who is learner centric and focused on delivering positive outcomes for learners of all abilities and levels.

·Someone with experience of teaching Functional Skills from Entry 1 to Level 2.

·Someone with experience of teaching GCSE English.

·An enthusiastic individual to motivate even the most reluctant of learners and those for whom education has not been a positive experience to reach successful outcomes.

·A teacher who is proficient in teaching online using Zoom.

·A person who can deliver face to face lessons in venues across the local area.

·Someone who is willing to work varied hours, including evenings.

·You will have a teaching qualification or be very close to completing this qualification.

Teaching hours will be varied. Classes take place in daytime and evening hours and due to the vulnerable nature of our learners,  we will need you to carry out your teaching face to face and online.

Our Whitehaven tutors pride themselves on being a friendly ‘can-do’ team and we’d love you to come and join us to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please see our attachments.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Emma Routledge on Emma.Routledge@cumberland.gov.uk

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.

·A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview date: 13th January 2025

Please specify in your application which of the roles you would like to apply for.

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 this with you.

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check

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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our 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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Post Specification

Role Profile

Adult Learning Tutor - Employability and Wellbeing – WMF1551e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £33,366 - £34,314 pro rata

Hours: 14.8 hours per week

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

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 inspirational tutor to deliver Employability classes to our learners in Barrow and the surrounding areas.  Our centre in Barrow and our service is an integral part of supporting its people to improve their wellbeing, find employment, or access a higher level of education and know that education can literally change people’s lives.

No day is ever the same in this role. You might be working with clients referred by the job centre, people recovering from addiction or learners with English as an Additional Language. We offer courses to improve mental health and wellbeing, communication and soft skills for the workplace and specific skills such as Food Hygiene, Safeguarding or CSCS cards. We know that everyone’s journey is different and so you could be running short sessions to help settle people with anxiety back into the classroom right through to Level 2 certificate qualifications.

You will be able to:

· Work in person face to face with your learners

· Prepare and deliver exciting lessons that enthuse and develop adult learners

·Be confident using technology and be able to deliver basic IT/Smartphone courses

·Work with learners who will have a wide range of backgrounds and abilities

·Have a can-do attitude and build excellent working relationships with their learners and colleagues

·Have a flexible approach to spot and meet emerging needs in the local area so this role may include some evening work.

You will need:

• Qualified to an introductory teaching qualification in the adult learning sector (minimum Level 3, e.g. PTLLS/Award in Education and training) or working towards and must achieve in the first 12 months.
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in the subject specialism
• Maths and English qualification at Level 2 or prepared to work towards these

Adult Learning was rated Good by Ofsted at our last inspection. We are now on a journey towards becoming an Outstanding provider. We aim to inspire the people of Cumbria and transform the lives of our communities.

For more information or would like to call in and see the centre please contact Jen on 07868 182841.

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.

·A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview date: W/C 13th January 2025

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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile