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Job reference REQ00000018573 Date posted 03/07/2025 Application closing date 31/07/2025 Location BARROW Salary 37,035.00 - 42,708.00(Career Grade) Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Social Worker - Learning Disability, Transition and Autism (x2) WMF2121e
Social Worker – Learning Disability,Transition and Autism (x2)
Salary range: 37 035 - 42 708 (CareerGrade)
Location: Craven House, covering theFurness area
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
About thisopportunity
We’re looking for passionate, driven SocialWorkers to join our Learning Disability, Transition and AutismTeam, part of the Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adult SocialCare Service.
This role will include assessing the needsand outcomes of people with a learning disability, young peoplemoving into adulthood and people with autism. Our focus is toprovide a person-centred approach, working with individuals toachieve positive outcomes and to continuously promote apreventative and strength-based approach in line with theCouncil’s vision and values.
The role will also involve supportingindividuals whose needs may present as complex and who requireeffective risk management planning, to enhance their quality oflife. You will require the ability to effectively plan and showinnovation in practice, and in demonstrating good communicationskills when responding to the needs of the individuals we supportand their carers, as well as our internal and externalpartners.
There has never been a better time to joinAdult Social Care within Westmorland and Furness Council. We area passionate, innovative service, dedicated to empowering andenabling adults to have a good quality of life, valuing theirunique qualities, strengths and rights and putting ourcommunities and people we support at the very heart of everythingwe do at all times.
We apply a career grade system to ourSocial Worker roles, meaning your starting salary will depend onyour competencies, experience, and qualifications. We thensupport staff to progress through the career grade in line withtheir development against the requirements at each step of thegrade.
Who we arelooking for…
We are looking for the right people, withthe right values and behaviours to join our teams across AdultSocial Care. We’d like to hear more about you, your motivations,interests and values on your application, including whatattracted you to this role.
We are keen to recruit individuals who havedemonstratable experience in a similar role, and of case-loadmanagement and planning/implementation of interventions. You willneed a strong knowledge and understanding of relevant nationallegislation and professional standards, as well as organisationalgovernance frameworks.
You will need an accredited Social WorkerDegree and have the relevant professional registration.
What can weoffer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Councilyou will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitivepension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other variousperks and discounts schemes. For more information about life atWestmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, pleasevisit our Careers site.Our benefits |Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you liketo find out more?
For further information about this role,such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view thebelow attachments:
If you have any queries about this role orwould like an informal chat about this opportunity, then pleasecontact Lorraine Rudd-Williams,Service Manager onLorraine.Rudd-Williams@cumbria.gov.uk
Application andInterview information
Interview date: 19/08/2025
We are currently operating both in-personand virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidatesonce they have been invited to the interview stage of the processfor this specific position, and if you have any concerns oradjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this withyou.
Westmorland and Furness Council are nowable to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applicationsfor eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee theeligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would likemore information on roles that may be eligible please visit thegovernment website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupationsand codes -/ GOV.UK.
SaferRecruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare ofchildren, young people and adults at risk and we expect allworkers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
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Option 1 – This role requires a basic DBScheck
Option 2 - This role is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires astandard/enhanced DBS check.
Option 3 - This role is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires anenhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred Listcheck.
Please note thisrole involves working in regulated activity with adults and/orChildren. It is an offence for people who are barred from workingin regulated activity to apply for roles that require them towork unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Equality,Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council iscommitted to improving the diversity of its workforce to betterreflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications fromeveryone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culturethat values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabledapplicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, areguaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews toArmed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or careexperienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essentialcriteria for the role.
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