Job Reference: REQ00000017482
Date Posted: 04/11/2024
Application Closing Date: 02/12/2024
Location: Penrith
Salary: £40,221 – £41,418
Contractual Hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract: Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role.
About this Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated Social Workers to be based within our Support & Protect Teams. We are looking for motivated, hard-working, and dedicated people to join our teams to help develop and deliver exceptional service to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness.
The Role
The role is very varied as we work with families on a short-term basis whilst completing assessments and on a longer-term basis working on Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans. In some cases, we complete pre-proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18, having strong links with other agencies externally and teams in Westmorland.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for Social Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude who are child-focused, like to think outside of the box, and are creative in their planning with children. We are looking for people who share our vision and ambition and have the ability to inspire the trust and confidence of professionals across a range of agencies. We are keen to recruit those who have successful experience in a similar role and a good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If this sounds like you and you share our passion for the service, then apply today!
What We Can 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 various perks and discount schemes.
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and 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 adults and children.
Application and Interview Information
Closing Date: 2 December 2024. As this is a rolling advert, applications will be reviewed as and when received, so please apply at the earliest opportunity.
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.
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