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Job details
Job reference REQ00000019707 Date posted 05/03/2026 Application closing date 17/03/2026 Location KENDAL Salary 38,220.00 - 39,152.00 (pro rata) Package Blank Contractual hours 22 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Location: Kendal, Windermere, Kirkby Stephen
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We are looking for a hard‑working, inspiring, and motivated individual to join our Extra Care Housing team as a Supervisor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for the next step in their Care career and who is passionate about making a difference.
Care services provide support in three purpose‑built extra care schemes across Westmorland and Furness, and the support is delivered in partnership with the housing providers. We deliver this service across 24 hours, supporting people to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes.
Our team are passionate about developing and promoting a person‑centred quality service for individual service users. If you believe you have the necessary skills and passion for this role, then apply today.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidate will be proactive, dedicated, and have excellent inter‑personal skills. We are looking for someone who can work autonomously, and has strong problem‑solving skills, as well as having a real passion to help others. Ideally, you will have experience of supervision of staff who are community based, and you will bring a strong customer focus, with the drive to motivate and develop the team, aiming to deliver a high‑quality service.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including in distressing or challenging situations, are also important for the role. Overall, we want to hear from people wanting to make a real difference in our service, always while respecting the rights, choices, and dignity of the individual.
If this sounds like you, then please apply today!
What can we 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 other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nicola Richardson on 07353105516.
Application and Interview information
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in‑person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
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.
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.
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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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