Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £26,421 - £27,334

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: Kendal

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are looking to appoint a Building Assistant, who is a highly motivated individual and has a working knowledge of manual handling, health & safety and hygiene regulations, to join our Facilities Management Team.

You will provide portering and janitorial support and general assistance to building users and visitors, including the maintenance of all staff areas (toilets, kitchens, breakout areas, car parks and bin storage areas etc.).

As part of this role, you will also support the wider facilities team, working with service users/stakeholders to identify and resolve any potential problems so that work can progress as normal. You will also provide security support to the building, ensuring the premises is opened/closed on time and is at all times secure (training will be provided as necessary).

We are looking for someone who is proactive, has experience within a portering, janitorial or caretaking role and who is committed to making continuous improvements within the service.

This role will include travel throughout the geographic footprint of Westmorland & Furness Council, experience driving a transit sized van with a tail lift would be an advantage.

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: 14 July 2024

Interview dates: 18 July, 19 July and 20 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

Hourly Rate: £12.59 - £17.02

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 approx. £17.02. 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): Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home, Barrow-In-Furness

Available Hours: We have a number of rotas available, including full time, part time and 12 hour shifts if requested, Your availability and specific working hours will be discussed in more detail during the recruitment process.

Typically our rotas involve working a mixture of shifts which usually cover between 7am – 3pm (earlies, 9am – 5pm (Days and 2.15pm – 9.45pm (lates), including alternate weekends and Bank Holidays.

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months

About this opportunity

Are you interested in a role in Care? Supporting people to retain their independence?

Would you like to be part of our friendly hardworking teams, making a real difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join Care Services Westmorland and Furness , based at Parkview Gardens Residential Home, as part of a new team of Intermediate Care Support Workers.

About the role

As an Intermediate Care Support Worker you will work with people who have been identified as having intermediate care needs, after a stay in hospital, providing support in an empowering way, to promote recovery and maximise their independence.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity, giving you the chance to work with people on achieving identified goals and outcomes, supporting them to retain as much independence as possible and remain living within their local community.

The main duties of the role will include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care, ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• Supporting with, and administering medication as required.
• Working with individuals on their own personal outcomes, as agreed within a person centred, strength-based plan.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Service, including Therapists and Social Workers.

Please see supporting Post Specification and Role Profile below for full role details and responsibilities.

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 offer
• 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. 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

Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Closing date: 07/07/2024

Interview date: To be confirmed with applicants successful at shortlisting.

Please note: Interviews will be held in-person at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions regarding these opportunities, and would like to arrange an informal chat please contact the Care Services Recruitment Team at

carerecruitment@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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

Salary: £32,076 - £33,024

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.

Location(s): Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home, Barrow-In-Furness

Available Hours: 2 posts available - 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit 2 full time Social Care Workers to join our Intermediate Care Team in Barrow in Furness, based at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.

The service supports residential short term intervention which provides Intermediate Care, Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Respite Beds.

The team identifies the assistance required by the individuals they support, to enable therapy and reablement and to support recovery and independence.

The service will also provide a period of assessment & recovery for people who have been discharged from hospital and will work with the wider health and social care teams so that individuals’ long term care needs can be identified and met.

About the role

As a Social Care Worker, you will undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for individuals who have care and support needs.

You will work under supervision and guidance for designated case work. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner. You will be expected to work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals to maximise their strengths.

***Due to the nature if this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle***

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach with the ability to work autonomously whilst supporting team members.

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential, and confidence is required to challenge and advocate on behalf of the rights of individuals.

If you have any questions regarding these opportunities, and would like to arrange an informal chat please contact the Care Services Recruitment Team at carerecruitment@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offer
• 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. 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: 07/07/2024

Interview date: Will be confirmed will applicants successful at shortlisting.

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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 approx. £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): Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home, Barrow-In-Furness

Available Hours: We have a number of rotas available covering nights (Typically between 9.30pm – 7.15am), including alternate weekends and Bank Holidays. Availability and rotas will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months

About this opportunity

Are you caring and compassionate? Would like the opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team at Parkview Gardens as Support Workers, covering Nights, providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Provide high quality support and care to older adults, maximising their quality of life, choice and control, within an environment that offers safety and respect.

About the role

As a Support Worker you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You will assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging people to achieve or maintain independence.

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, enthusiastic and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we would love to speak with you!

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 which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm - 7.15am (nights) over 7 days 365 day a year - this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offer
• 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. 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

Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Closing date: 07/07/2024

Interview date: To be confirmed with applicants successful at shortlisting.

Please note: Interviews will be held in-person at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.

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

Salary: £62,273 to £65,017

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ; and an ability to work across Westmorland and Furness Council offices where required.

About these opportunities

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new ambitious authority aiming to shape public services for the better - transforming them for the future.

We have some exceptional opportunities for experienced Lawyers to join our new Council with large ambition. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking for that next step in your career and want to become a member of a high performing Team based in the heart of the South Lakes please get in touch.

The post holders will have their own case work, requiring a business approach to case work and client care delivered through Business Partnering. The roles will manage budgets and staff within the specialist areas. Good Governance and decision making is at the heart of what we do and this will be an expectation of the successful candidate.

Our team is driven, ambitious, and friendly! Our top priority is staff wellbeing and care, we are keen for colleagues to be a great fit within our team, to share our values and drive to make a real difference.

Our expectation is that you will lead and manage the constant improvement and development of the Team and to appropriately contribute to the improvement and development of the Service overall, to ensure a dynamic, high-quality service is being delivered to our customers.

Personally conducting, managing and/or leading on highly complex, corporately significant, and/or high-risk projects and cases including supporting strategic planning, policy formation and corporate governance.

Building strong relationships across the team and with key service areas; working with them to understand their needs in order to plan the resources of Legal and Democratic Services, to meet those needs, and to work closely with those service areas to actively support and promote the development of skills and knowledge in respect of legal and governance issues pertinent to their service.

For an informal chat about this role please email Linda Jones, Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, at linda.jones@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

We look forward to welcoming you.

What can we offer you?

To find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness Council please visit our brand new careers site - Our Benefits I Careers

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 15th July 2024

Interview date: W/C 29th July 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 see below the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Salary: £62,273 to £65,017

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ; and an ability to work across Westmorland and Furness Council offices where required.

About these opportunities

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new ambitious authority aiming to shape public services for the better - transforming them for the future.

We have some exceptional opportunities for experienced Lawyers to join our new Council with large ambition. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking for that next step in your career and want to become a member of a high performing Team based in the heart of the South Lakes please get in touch.

The post holders will have their own case work, requiring a business approach to case work and client care delivered through Business Partnering. The roles will manage budgets and staff within the specialist areas. Good Governance and decision making is at the heart of what we do and this will be an expectation of the successful candidate.

Our team is driven, ambitious, and friendly! Our top priority is staff wellbeing and care, we are keen for colleagues to be a great fit within our team, to share our values and drive to make a real difference.

Our expectation is that you will lead and manage the constant improvement and development of the Team and to appropriately contribute to the improvement and development of the Service overall, to ensure a dynamic, high-quality service is being delivered to our customers.

Personally conducting, managing and/or leading on highly complex, corporately significant, and/or high-risk projects and cases including supporting strategic planning, policy formation and corporate governance.

Building strong relationships across the team and with key service areas; working with them to understand their needs in order to plan the resources of Legal and Democratic Services, to meet those needs, and to work closely with those service areas to actively support and promote the development of skills and knowledge in respect of legal and governance issues pertinent to their service.

For an informal chat about this role please email Linda Jones, Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, at linda.jones@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

We look forward to welcoming you.

What can we offer you?

To find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness Council please visit our brand new careers site - Our Benefits I Careers

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 15th July 2024

Interview date: W/C 29th July 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 see below the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Salary: £42,403 to £43,421

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Barrow, Kendal or Penrith (flexible and/or home working is available)

Contract: 2 x Permanent

About this opportunity

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lawyer to support on the Council’s commercial work.

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience of or knowledge in the following:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual documents including for example contracts for purchase of goods / services, grant agreements;
• Providing advice to clients on contract and commercial activities, offering solutions;
• Independently managing a caseload;
• An ability and willingness to learn and develop knowledge of procurement law;
• Awareness of, or willingness to learn, local authority governance requirements including ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards;
• Experience of working in local government desirable but not essential.

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge.

Other duties will include dealing with a range of matter including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required.

You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required.

What can we offer you!

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th July 2024

Interview date: W/C 22nd 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

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Salary: £62,273 to £65,017

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ; and an ability to work across Westmorland and Furness Council offices where required.

Contract: Permanent

About these opportunities

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new ambitious authority aiming to shape public services for the better - transforming them for the future.

We have some exceptional opportunities for experienced Lawyers to join our new Council with large ambition. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking for that next step in your career and want to become a member of a high performing Team based in the heart of the South Lakes please get in touch.

The post holders will have their own case work, requiring a business approach to case work and client care delivered through Business Partnering. The roles will manage budgets and staff within the specialist areas. Good Governance and decision making is at the heart of what we do and this will be an expectation of the successful candidate.

Our team is driven, ambitious, and friendly! Our top priority is staff wellbeing and care, we are keen for colleagues to be a great fit within our team, to share our values and drive to make a real difference.

Our expectation is that you will lead and manage the constant improvement and development of the Team and to appropriately contribute to the improvement and development of the Service overall, to ensure a dynamic, high-quality service is being delivered to our customers.

Personally conducting, managing and/or leading on highly complex, corporately significant, and/or high-risk projects and cases including supporting strategic planning, policy formation and corporate governance.

Building strong relationships across the team and with key service areas; working with them to understand their needs in order to plan the resources of Legal and Democratic Services, to meet those needs, and to work closely with those service areas to actively support and promote the development of skills and knowledge in respect of legal and governance issues pertinent to their service.

For an informal chat about this role please email Linda Jones, Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, at linda.jones@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

We look forward to welcoming you.

What can we offer you?

To find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness Council please visit our brand new careers site - Our Benefits I Careers

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 15th July 2024

Interview date: W/C 29th July 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 see below the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile