We’re pleased to offer the chance to join one of our social work teams following a recent reshape. Would you like to work in an environment where you have the ability to make a real impact in people's lives on a day-to-day basis? Working within our social work teams, you will be joining a passionate, driven team, dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for the people we support. Based in the beautiful market town of Penrith, with the Lake District on your doorstep, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in a close-knit community. We have recently introduced a career grade for social workers from Grade 11 to Grade 13, for those who hold a Best Interests assessor, Practice Educator or AMHP qualification. Regular training is held for people to be able to progress throughout their career at Westmorland and Furness. Who we are looking for… A passionate and dedicated Social Worker, with a strong foundation in professional practice backed by a Social Work Degree and registration with Social Work England. You will have experience in independent assessment and support planning, alongside a good working knowledge of current legislation, theoretical models and best practice approaches. The ideal candidate will be confident in balancing risk, making sound decisions in unpredictable situations, and contributing to team planning and resource allocation. Strong communication, people management, and collaboration skills are key in this role, as is the ability to create innovative, person centred interventions that empower individuals. Our Adult Social Care vision is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.” We are looking for the right people, with the right values to join our teams across Adult Social Care. We’d like to hear more about you, your motivations, interests and values on your application, including what attracted you to this role and how you feel your values relate to the role of Social Worker. What our team says- ‘I am an ASYE Social worker, working in Eden Long term Interventions team, for Westmorland and Furness Council. On my first day, I arrived in the office, feeling very nervous to embark on this new journey, and I was immediately put at ease by the warm welcome the team gave me. Throughout my time with the team, they have been incredibly supportive. As a newly qualified social worker, I have always felt that someone is always there to ask a question, when I have been unsure. This has been invaluable for me, as this has facilitated my learning and helped my confidence grow. The team are very friendly, knowledgeable, professional, caring, and welcoming, it’s a great team to work in.’ Amy – ASYE team. 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: Post Specification - Grade 13 Post Specification - Grade 11 Role Profile - Grade 13 Role Profile - Grade 11 If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact either: Victoria Naylor-Whalley on 07880054693 or victoria.naylor-whalley@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.