Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £40,221 - £41,418

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

Location: Craven House, Barrow-in-Furness

Contract:  Permanent

About this Opportunity

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 an experienced Occupational Therapy professional, who is passionate about their vocation and would like to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future. 

We recognise that our workforce is best placed to design and embed new ways of working to achieve a modern social care service able to deliver the best outcomes within a financially sustainable envelope. We have invested in our service and are looking to recruit to a range of Occupational Therapist’s posts:

• To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people throughout Westmorland and Furness 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 strengths. 
• To actively promote the work of Westmorland and Furness Council internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services. 

About the Role 

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide range of cases within the local community, develop your clinical and mentoring roles, and be central to the development of this new and exciting service.

The successful applicant will play a key role in developing and supporting the long term, complex cases managed by the Occupational Therapy service as well as working on triage to evaluate new referrals and support the onward referral of the case work. You will support social care workers and newly qualified occupational therapists to develop their clinical skills. You will work alongside our partner agencies to ensure customers with high level needs receive the service they need at the point where they need it. You will also work within the local community to deliver person centred, strength based, holistic assessments initially in the Furness area.

You will support management and other colleagues in the growth and development of this exciting new service, always ensuring that we remain a customer focused, compassionate and positive service.

You will be part of a hard-working, professional, friendly, and supportive team, undertaking assessments and delivering person centred support and outcomes for people throughout Westmorland and Furness. 

About our Service

A primary role of this team is to work across the system to enhance prevention interventions and work to prevent or delay admission into formal support services.

This service will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders from across the health and social care system and third sector and voluntary groups in Westmorland and Furness to ensure short term interventions (including assessment) are undertaken to ensure people are safe and supported using a strengths-based approach.

The team will support the admission avoidance and the discharge or people from acute and community hospitals in a safe and timely way reducing the risk of delayed transfers of care. 

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. 

For further information, please contact: Sara Roberts, Occupational Therapist Team Manager on 07386 690875 or Matthew Beaumont, Principal Occupational Therapist on 07769 301871

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: 28 July 2024

Interview date: w/c 29 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 read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Internal Applicants Only

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £38,223 - £39,186

Hours:  37 hours

Location(s): Penrith, Kendal or Barrow in Furness

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

For this exciting new role we are looking for someone who can work with our Commercial Manager to forge meaningful working relationships with Service Managers, Stakeholders, Service Users and Partner Organisations to identify commercial opportunities across Cultural Services within Westmorland & Furness.

To support in the development of our commercial plan and work with wider colleagues to ensure our approach is compliant (e.g.finance, procurement, legal) and maximise our potential for income generation and growth whilst protecting those in our communities who are most vulnerable.

To support the Commercial Manager to create a sustainable financial and operating model, identify and access grant and funding opportunities and to measure and monitor performance and keep exemplary records.

Our Commercial Lead officer will manage the Indoor & Outdoor Markets service.

Our Cultural team in Westmorland & Furness includes Venues, Museums & Collections, Archive Centres, Registration of Births Deaths Marriages & Civil Partnerships, Library Services, Community Hubs, Markets, Events & Festivals, Visitor Economy, Culture & Arts.

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: 25 July 2024

Interview date: 05 August 2024 (Provisionally)

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:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary:  £23,500 (pro rata) £12.18 per hour

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:  27 hours a week over a 2-week rota, including alternate weekends

Location:  Christian Head Residential Home, Kirkby Stephen

Contract:  Permanent

About this opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills?

Are you friendly caring with experience or a flair for cooking?

We have opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our supportive, friendly team at Christian Head.

As a cook you will be required to plan prepare and serve meals that are nutritionally balanced and that meet specific dietary needs. You will support the day to day running of the kitchen maintaining the highest standards completing paperwork and ensuring adherence to infection control and Environmental Health procedures.

We are looking for the successful candidate to be hard working reliable and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our residents as each of their dietary and care needs will be catered to.

You do not need to have had previous experience in a residential home if you're friendly compassionate and interested in a new challenge we look forward to hearing from you.

About our home

Christian Head provides a safe, caring and home-from-home environment for up to 28 residents with complex health care needs. Situated close to all facilities in the market town of Kirkby Stephen, we offer respite and residential care for those who are elderly, frail or have dementia. 

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.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 21 July 2024

Interview date: TBC

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:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £24,294 - £24,702

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:  Penrith

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join a team of highly professional administrators in Penrith is now available. You will be part of the Enabler Services Directorate which delivers a high standard of business support to several workstreams including:

• Highways
• Fleet
• Legal and Democratic
• Front of House
• Varied aspects of general Business Support to other council service areas.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a successful administrator, with experience of working in an office environment, to provide top level business support and excellent customer service to internal and external customers, suppliers, 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 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.

We take immense pride in our team so it’s essential that the successful applicant is a team player with a can-do attitude. This is a full-time office-based role.

If you feel you have the drive and commitment to complement our team, then apply today. For more information, or for an informal chat please contact Belinda Raeburn, Team Leader, on 07503 194178.

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: 23 July 2024

Interview date: 29 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 read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Social Worker - Short Term Interventions Team Furness – WMF1233e

Salary: £35,745 - £36,648

Hours: 37 hours per week (however hours can be negotiable)

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

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.

Following an exciting and ambitious programme of change within Adult Social Care we have recently implemented our new services and we are looking for experienced and newly qualified Social Workers who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future in the Short-Term Interventions Team. If you need any further information, please contact Biju James Team Manager on 07798684943 or email biju.james@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

The Role of Short-Term Interventions

A primary role of this team is to work across the system to enhance prevention interventions and work to prevent or delay admission into formal support services. This service will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders from across the health and social care system and third sector and voluntary groups in Cumbria to ensure short term interventions (including assessment) are undertaken to ensure people are safe and supported using a strengths-based approach. The team will support the admission avoidance and the discharge or people from acute and community hospitals in a safe and timely way reducing the risk of delayed transfers of care.

Newly Qualified Role

As a newly qualified social worker you will be supported throughout your first year in employment with us to undertake our Assessed and Supported first Year in Employment (ASYE) programme alongside our experienced Advanced Practice Leads and colleagues in Learning and Development.

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 additional Social Work posts including the creation of a dedicated Safeguarding Team and are looking to recruit to Social Worker 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.

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

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

No Closing date/Interview date - This is a rolling advert until recruited.

We have a number of opportunities which are recruited to on an ongoing (rolling) basis, applications for these roles are reviewed weekly and interviews are discussed individually with successful candidates who are shortlisted.

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:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Hourly Rate: £12.38 - £16.46

The advertised hourly rate 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.

A market supplement is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to £16.46. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Workbase will be one of the below Extra Care Housing Schemes and the role will work between the two as and when required:

Jenkins Crag Court, Kendal

Birthwaite, Windermere

Available Hours: 35.5 hours per week with no set working pattern, working across both of the above locations.

Please note: Extra Care is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, our shifts run between the hours of 7am – 3pm, 3pm till 10 pm and 10 pm till 7am.

We are looking for caring and compassionate people to join our supportive teams within Extra Care Housing, providing tenants with the right level of support and care, while encouraging and enabling them to achieve or maintain their own independence.

As a Support Worker within Extra Care Housing, you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, meal preparation and any other identified needs.

Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within a purpose built independent living community, everyone has their own home environment such as a flat or bungalow. This role will be working across both our schemes within Kendal and Windermere, as and when required.

Jenkins Crag Court, Rydal Road, Kendal

Located in the South Lakes town of Kendal, Jenkins Crag Court is a welcoming, safe and vibrant place to live for the over 55s, offering care delivered by staff on-site as part of individual care packages.

Birthwaite, Windermere

The innovative Birthwaite Extra Care Housing Scheme in Windermere was completed in June 2014. The scheme can help to prevent admissions to hospital, facilitating quicker hospital discharge and preventing admissions into residential or nursing care.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

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

DBS

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

Application and Interview Information

Closing Date: 14/07/2024

Interview Date: 23/07/2024

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Now

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

Occupational Therapist Practitioner - Bank

Salary: £33,820 - £34,723

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: Zero hours

Workbase: Covering the Furness area

Contract Details: Fixed term

Live. Work. Thrive with Westmorland and Furness Council.

We have an exciting opportunity, for a passionate, enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Practitioner, or newly qualified Occupational Therapist to come and join our dedicated and driven team, during an interesting and ambitious programme of change within Adults Social Care, to help us develop and deliver our goals for the future.

We want you to become an integral part of the implementation phase of our newly established Long Term Assessment and Review Service across Westmorland and Furness, supporting people aged 18 who are living in the community and have been identified as having longer term care and support needs. This service works 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

We recognise that our workforce is 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 Westmorland and Furness.

We want you to know, you will be fully supported within your role, whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced practitioner we will support you in every way we can to do what you do best - change lives.

As part of this role, you will:

*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.

*Work in ways that promote independence recognise potential for change and through excellent practice enable people to maximise their strengths

*Actively promote the work of Westmorland and Furness Council internally and externally on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

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; We encourage flexible working, as we believe in a positive work/life balance for our Occupational Therapists - We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks.

Cumbria is more than a place to work. It's a place to live relax raise a family and experience the best of both city-living and some of the world's most beautiful Countryside.

Any Questions? For more information or to discuss further details around what we can offer you, flexible working options or our Relocation Support Package, please contact:

Sharon Middleton - Team Manager

Mobile: 07825 340135

sharon.middleton@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Relocation Support
• 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

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

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time under the interview information

Please can we ask that you clearly state any flexible working requests, or if you require relocation support on your application form so that options can then be discussed at interview.

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 the supporting information below:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistant

Salary:

Teaching Assistant - £23,893

Senior Teaching Assistant - £26,421 – £27,334

Hours: Supply/Ad-hoc variable (This will be casual hours)

Location: South Lakes

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2024

About this opportunity

Could you join us to make a positive difference to the lives of children in Cumbria?

Due to high demand, we are looking for friendly enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Learning Support Service as Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.

Once you have joined us our friendly and dedicated team will work to find you opportunities with schools and educational establishments across the county and these can be term time contracts or longer-term prospects. Our team will build a supportive relationship with you and work to make sure we find you a position that works.

Joining the Learning Support Service offers development flexibility and variety and the opportunity to find positions that suit you.

• 2-5 full days availability is required.
• Applicants must be contactable by phone and able to work at short notice.
• Expected reasonable distance to travel 15 miles

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

DBS

Option 3 - This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with 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 Children.

Application and Interview information

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time' under the interview information

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 the supporting information below:

Post Specification – Teaching Assistant

Post Specification – Senior Teaching Assistant

Role Profile – Teaching Assistant

Role Profile – Senior Teaching Assistant

Social Worker – WMF956e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £35,745 - £36,648

Hours: 3 x full time posts (37 hours per week each)

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

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.

The Role

The Social Work Service works to enhance independence and prevent or delay admission into formal support services. We work with customers over the age of 18 with cognitive or physical impairments, in their own homes as well as care homes. Practitioners promote the independence and wellbeing of customers through strengths-based practice, and we are now looking to appoint 3 additional Social Workers who share our passion to achieve the best possible outcomes for customers.

Working for Westmorland and Furness Council.

We recognise that our workforce is 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, and 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 Westmorland and Furness Council internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

Talk to us for an informal discussion about this role, please contact Team Managers

Louise Johns email Louise.Johns@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

And Kerrie Griffiths email: kerrie.griffiths@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a  Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development

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

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.

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:

Post Specification

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