Location: VariousContract Type: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Partnership and Improvement Assistant to join our team within the Quality, Resources, and Transformation Service area of Children’s Services.

Reporting to the Partnership & Improvement Manager, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people in Westmorland and Furness by supporting the delivery of key business systems, quality assurance processes and providing support to children’s partnerships.

In this role you’ll work alongside internal colleagues and external partner agencies to support driving improvement and transformation across children’s services, playing an essential part in achieving positive change.

 

Who we are looking for…

Candidates must possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. an ability to problem solve, they must be flexible, be able to work within competing deadlines and have excellent customer care and communication skills. They must be a team player who is committed to continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is confident and can work independently in a busy environment with the ability to use their own initiative.

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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Susan Hodkin – susan.hodkin@cumbria.gov.uk

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 22/04/2025

 

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 this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -  Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

 

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.

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

Residential Support Worker

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £33,366 - £34,314 

Hours: Zero hours

Location: Huntley Avenue, Penrith

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

21 Huntley Avenue is a short breaks service based in Penrith, Cumbria offering residential short breaks to children and young people with learning and physical disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge. We encourage inclusion, ensuring that the children and young people are part of the wider community, through outings and activities we aim to provide a fun and stimulating environments for all our young people.

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!  Our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

About you

You will provide a high-quality service to children and young people with SEND. In this role you will work as part of a team to assess each child and young person’s needs implementing individual care plans/programmes and providing a level of supervision and support.

It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. You will arrange and plan exciting activities for the children, go-karting, theme parks, adventure days, evenings and weekends are for fun!

This is a highly rewarding role that can be challenging at times you will need to be confident self-motivated and really want to make a difference. You will get the chance to build close relationships with families and the young people in our short breaks home supporting them to have their voice heard in all aspects of their care planning and experience of staying at the home.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with experience working with children and young people with disabilities, ideally within a residential setting. We would love for you to hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare, however, we welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and willing to work towards achieveing the qualificaion. A good knowledge and understanding around managing behaviours that challenge would also be key to this role and well as being an exceptional communicator able to build key relationships with both the children and young people and their families.

For more information about the roles available please contact Scott Henry, Registered Manager on 07880082249 or at scott.henry@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

For information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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.

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.

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

Project Support Officer – Climate and Nature

Salary: £33,366 - £34,314

 

Hours: 37 hours per week

 

Location: Flexible Working with Barrow, Kendal or Penrith as a base

 

Contract: Fixed term

 

About this Opportunity

Are you passionate about nature recovery and enhancing our natural environment? Are you keen to support the council to do what it can to help reduce carbon emissions? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of delivering complex projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

Westmorland and Furness have identified biodiversity and climate change as key priorities for the Council and are seeking a highly organised, motivated and dedicated Project Support Officer with excellent knowledge of nature recovery who can assist with developing and delivering the Council’s Nature and Biodiversity Action Plan in line with the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy.  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a wide range of internal and external nature projects and programmes.
• Work with colleagues and key partners to develop and implement nature recovery initiatives.
• Allocate, monitor and manage activities to ensure effective and timely project delivery.
• Maintain an oversight of all risks associated with delivery of projects and programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, elected members, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provide support, guidance, and task management to other staff as required.
• Ensure that national best practice and statutory / regulatory requirements are implemented.
• Use technical skills to prepare and monitor projects and programmes.
• Identify and apply for additional funding opportunities.
• Prepare briefing notes, discussion documents, consultation, and formal reports.

Essential Criteria

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of climate change and nature recovery.
• Knowledge on nature enhancement and protection.
• Knowledge of public, private, and third-sector organisations.
• Successful experience of coordinating, planning, and managing complex projects.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a team.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, undertake research, and make recommendations.
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary workforce.
• Experience of working within a political framework.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of habitat assessment, management, and creation
• Experience of data handling and management such as Geographical Information Systems

 

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive difference to the environment, then please apply today.  

If you are interested and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact beth.moore@westmorlandandfurness.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

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: Monday 7th of April.

Interview date: Week beginning 14th of April.

 

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 for more information

Post Specification

Role Profile

About this opportunity Do you thrive working systematically and effectively in a fast-paced environment? 

Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge? 

Weare looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Education Systems Development and Support Service. We primarily developand support Capita One amongst other educational systems. 

 This role is full time on a permanent basis and will be based from home. 

The role will involve taking the lead in developing, maintaining, and improving the Capita One database.  The ability to write crystal reports or SQL would be a distinct advantage. You will ensure the database along with other systems are effective, meet the standards required, and data is accurate. 

You will support end users across several teams in using their Capita One module creating and maintaining support documentation.  You will provide training via TEAMS to both groups and on a 1-2-1 ad hoc basis. Knowledge or experience of supporting the creation and submission of Statutory returns to the DfE would be advantageous. 

Experience of using MS Teams and any call resolution package would be desirable. 

This will enable Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils to deliver a high-quality service to their customers, guaranteeing compliance with statutory requirements and undertaking on-going analysis to support effective service delivery. 

 Cumberland Council is currently delivering a hosted ICT Service for Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The provision of these services will be disaggregated at a future date and employees will be TUPE allocated to one of the two Councils. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Maintain, support, and develop digital systems used within the Education Service, ensuring they are reliable and fit for purpose. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders within the teams to help and assist to ensure they can deliver a great service. 
• Provide technical support and training to staff to ensure effective use of systems. 
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils. 
• Using reports and data analysis to support effective decision making. 
• Contribute and share ideas on improving digital systems across Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils. 
• Project Management 

 

Who we’re looking for:  

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone with a solid and broad experience of supporting and developing Capita One across a range of modules.  Somebody who can understand complex issues yet explain them in an easy-to-understand fashion. Somebody who can create and develop report writing to help shape services and meet statutory requirements.  The ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision? 

You will have an understanding of relevant local authority legislation including GDPR and Information Security. A team player who can work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail you will bring innovative solutions and strong problem-solving skills to the team. 

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. 

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. 

 

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

 

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

 

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

 

Contact

 

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jill Potter by email at Jill.Potter@cumbria.gov.uk

 

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

 

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

 

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 15th April 2025
• Interview date: TBC

 

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

 

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

 

INTERNAL ONLY

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Fixed term up to end of March 2028 x 2 vacancies

 

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity working within the Housing Retrofit team to support the delivery of the new Warm Homes programme; providing a professional and high-level customer experience; and providing the team with administrative support to assist with the delivery of the programme and contracts, to improve the energy efficiency to resident’s homes.

You will have customer experience and a strong administrative background, ideally with a knowledge of housing retrofit. Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills are essential to further establish and maintain an effective team working and develop partnerships.

 

Who we are looking for…

You will be dynamic and flexible, with a can-do attitude and a strong focus on delivery. You should be a team player but be able to organise your own workload and be committed to providing a high standard of customer service.  You will have high competency with IT in particular Word and Excel, and ideally have a knowledge of the Government’s retrofit programmes.

You will be part of a flexible and responsive Housing Team where we work together to get the job done.

 

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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/home-page-1

 

Would you like to find out more?

 

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

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

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 8th April 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 this with you.

 

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -  Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

 

Safer Recruitment & DBS

 

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.

 

This role requires a basic DBS check

 

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.

INTERNAL ONLY

 

Location: Westmorland & FurnessContract Type: Permanent

 

 

About this opportunity

 

This role will oversee multiple cultural venues and associated programming of events and festivals. Working as part of the Cultural Services team within Westmorland and Furness.

 

Working with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Assistant Director of Community Infrastructure, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Strategic Lead for Culture, the Portfolio Holder(s), Locality Boards, Senior Managers, service leaders, the project management office, and Trade Union colleagues, the successful candidate will develop the business model and shape how our venues and cultural programmes will be delivered by the Council, in line with the vision and objectives of the Council Plan and the Cultural Framework.

 

This will be influenced through engagement with existing and new partners, including those from the private, public and voluntary sector and listening to our existing customers and communities. Cross directorate working with the likes of asset management, public health, library and archives, adults and children’s services, safer stronger communities, planning, legal and finance will be critical in shaping how services will be delivered in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

 

 

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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/home-page-1

 

Would you like to find out more?

 

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 8th April 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 this with you.

 

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -  Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

 

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.

Senior Social Workers - Long Term Interventions Team

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £41,511 – £42,708

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: 1 x 37 hours, 1 x 29.5 hours

Location(s): Craven House, Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Permanent

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 2 additional Senior 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: Louise.Johns@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Kerrie Griffiths: kerrie.griffiths@westmorlandandfurness.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.

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.

Applicants are advised that we are unable to sponsor immigration visas and therefore candidates must have the right to work in the UK prior to applying for this position.

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

Cook – Bridge House Residential Home ~ WMF1366e

Salary: £24,790 (pro rata) 12.8493 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: up to 27.5 hours per week (can be discussed at interview)

Location: Bridge House Residential Home, Grange over Sands

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 Bridge House.

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.

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

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 see below the supporting information:

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