Newly Qualified Adults Social Workers - Long Term Interventions Team Opportunities
Cumberland Council
Salary Range: £33,366 - £34,314
The advertised salaries include 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): We have opportunities covering West Cumbria
Hours: 37 hours per week - can discuss part-time and job share opportunities
Contract: Permanent
Local Government Reorganisation:
From 1 April 2023, local government in Cumbria is reforming, meaning the current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on this new journey. If you are planning on applying for a job with us, the recruiting manager for this role will be able to answer any questions you have about starting a new job with us during this transition period.
In the meantime, you can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short ‘What does LGR mean for me’ video.
Why work for Cumberland Council:
Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.
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 Social Workers who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future.
We recognize 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 and Senior Social Worker posts.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 strengths.
* 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.
Long Term Assessment and Review Service:
This team will support people aged 18 who are living in the community and have been identified as having longer term care and support needs. The service will work 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.
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.
What can we offer you:
* Excellent training and development offers.
* Full support through your ASYE and ongoing support into your second and third year.
* 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 local gyms.
* Competitive rates of pay.
Safer Recruitment:
At Cumberland Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
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:
Please complete the below application form (press Apply Now) to join our Service. 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.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Cumberland 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.
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