Job details
Job reference: REQ00000017495
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Application closing date: 26/11/2024
Location: Penrith
Salary: £34,314
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Social Care Worker - WMF1501e
Job description:
Salary: £34,314
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Voreda House, Penrith
Contract: Fixed term until December 2025 (maternity cover)
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:
Have you thought about Occupational therapy or moving into social care? Do you have skills working with people and promoting independence?
We would like to recruit someone to work with the Eden OT team. You will be working under the Care Act promoting independence, assessing for equipment and adaptations. We can offer you the chance to develop your skills within a very supportive team with regular supervision. The post is temporary to cover maternity leave.
For further info please contact Emma Robinson OT team manager 07825 340363.
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 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: 26th November 2024
Interview date: w/c 9th December 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 see below the supporting information:
* Post specification
* Role profile
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