Job reference REQ00000018376
Date posted 30/05/2025
Application closing date 13/09/2025
Location: Kendal
Salary: £41,511 - £42,708
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Attachments: Blank
Job description
Contract: 2x 37 hour roles
Location: Kendal
Come and start your social work career at an Ofsted rated ‘good’ Children and Families Service.
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 help develop and deliver exceptional service to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness.
We are passionate about delivering the best outcomes to children and young people. To find out more about our social work teams and how we can support you, please see the below link:
Join our Social Work Team
The Role
The role is varied; working with families on short-term assessments, Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, and sometimes pre-proceedings and care proceedings. We work with young people from birth to 18, maintaining strong links with external agencies and teams in Westmorland.
Who we are looking for
We seek Social Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude, child-focused, creative in planning, and able to inspire trust across agencies. Candidates should have successful experience in similar roles and a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. If you share our passion, apply today!
What we can offer you
Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks. For more details, visit our Careers site.
If interested, please apply or contact katie.allison@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for an informal chat.
DBS
This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check, as it involves working in regulated activity with adults and children. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for such roles.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: September (applications reviewed as received). Apply early.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We aim to reflect our community’s diversity. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel, veterans, care leavers, and those under 24 who meet the criteria.
Supporting Information
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
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