Job reference REQ00000018467 Date posted 11/06/2025 Application closing date 28/09/2025 Location KENDAL Salary £34,434 - £35,412 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
Location: Sedbergh Drive, Kendal
Salary: £34,434- £35,412 per annum
The advertised salary includes a supplement(JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements areconditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions ofthe role.
Hours: 37 per week
3 posts available
Contract: Permanent
About thisopportunity
Are you looking for a role where you canmake a difference to the lives of children and young people inneed?
An exciting opportunity has risen formotivated and hardworking individuals to join our developing andexpanding service and team at Sedbergh Drive, Kendal. You will bea part of a team who deliver Edge of Care respite for childrenand young people who are identified as being on the edge of care,at risk of placement breakdown and are in need of an emergencyplacement, or on a planned return home.
As an Outreach and Respite Support Worker,you will be responsible for the direct outreach and respite workwith young people and their families. The position involvesdeveloping a supportive and positive relationship with the youngperson and their family in order to guide and support the use ofbehaviour management techniques and organised activities in orderto promote self- esteem.
You will advise and guide young peopledisplaying risk-taking behaviours, challenging behaviour, drugand alcohol misuse, neglect issues and violence. We are lookingfor kind and compassionate people who can introduce and encouragefamilies to set boundaries and develop the strategies of actionsand consequences to manage. You will also support and safeguardyoung people whilst on planned overnight and emergency stays atBlackwell Road.
The right candidates will be upbeat,friendly, and proactive. This role will be challenging, but alsoincredibly rewarding, and we are looking for people who canmanage the emotional demands of the role, as well as challengingbehaviour.
This role is available on a permanentbasis.
Cumberland Councilis proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’sServices, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment toproviding high-quality services for children and families. Ofstedrecognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz aboutworking in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued andlistened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strongCumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.
Who we’relooking forWe’re looking for individuals who embody ourorganisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative,compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in thepower of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellentpublic services and shape a better future for ourcommunities.
We’re also about potential over perfectionand we can help you grow in the role and thrive in yourcareer.
Be sure to take a look at the postspecification (below) for the essential criteria for thisrole.
Contact
For more information about the role or toarrange an informal chat prior to your application, pleasecontact Kayleigh Gregory by email at Kayleigh.Gregory@cumbria.gov.uk .
DBSChecks
This role requires a DBS check. The levelof check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’sBarred List check.
Please note thisrole involves working in regulated activity with Children. It isan offence for people who are barred from working in regulatedactivity to apply for roles that require them to workunsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to thefollowing applicantsas long as yourapplication can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria forthe role.
* Those who consider themselves disabledas defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care andare aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last longterm substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteriaabove, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' tothe appropriate question during your application. Findout more .
Diversity,Inclusion & Adjustments
Cumberland & Westmorland & FurnessCouncil is committed to improving the diversity of its workforceto better reflect the communities we serve. We welcomeapplications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive,supportive culture that values and celebrates ourdifferences.
As a Disability Confident Employer,disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job,are guaranteed an interview.
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If you need anyreasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitmentprocess, please let either the hiring manager or our ResourcingTeam know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk .While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listenand we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application andInterview information
Closingdate: 28th September 2025
Interview date:16th September 2025
Please note thisrole may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested inapplying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.We cannot accept applications once the role hasclosed.
Please read thesupporting information:
Post Specification
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* Our StaffBenefits
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