Westmorland and Furness Council provided pay range
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Location: Craven House, Covering the Furness Area
Contract Type: x2 Permanent Positions
Are you a Social Worker who thrives on meaningful relationships, creative problem‑solving and genuine impact?
If you’re passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities, supporting young people moving into adulthood and championing individuals with autism, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Join our innovative Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team, where no two days are the same and where your professional voice helps shape lives, services and outcomes. You will carry out person‑centred assessments, plan strengths‑based interventions and support people with a range of needs, including those that may be complex. Strong communication, effective risk planning and collaborative working are essential.
This is an exciting time to join Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adult Social Care Service. Our career‑graded structure ensures your starting salary reflects your experience, with clear progression as your skills grow. We are looking for Social Workers who bring the right values, relevant experience, a strong understanding of legislation and an accredited Social Work degree with current registration.
If you are motivated by making a meaningful difference and want to contribute to a forward‑thinking, supportive service, we would welcome your application.
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)
Testimony from a Social Worker in our Team:
The Learning Disability and Autism team is a fantastic area to work in as a recently newly qualified social worker, it has built upon my skills, and confidence and there are lots of different areas which our specialist team cover! We get to work with some brilliant individuals and their families. You will have a strong, compassionate team to work within who are extremely friendly and supportive
Would you like to find out more?
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Lorraine Rudd‑Williams, Service Manager on Lorraine.Rudd-Williams@cumbria.gov.uk
Interview date: 20/01/2026
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other; Industries: Community Services
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