Job details
Job reference: REQ00000017811
Date posted: 28/01/2025
Application closing date: 05/02/2025
Location: BARROW IN FURNESS
Salary: £33,366 to £34,314
Contractual hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
ASYE Social Worker WMF1866e
Job description
ASYE Social Worker (x 1 position) WMF1866e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: £33,366 to £34,314
Hours: 37
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
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.
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 Newly Qualified 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.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Team Managers:
Joanne Smillie: joanne.smillie@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.
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.
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.
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