We’re looking for a passionate social worker to join our team in Kendal. 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.
We have recently introduced a career grade for social workers, 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.
Responsibilities
As a Social Worker you will conduct independent assessments and develop support plans, balancing risk and making sound decisions in unpredictable situations; you will contribute to team planning and resource allocation; and you will collaborate with others to design and deliver person‑centred, innovative interventions that empower individuals.
Benefits
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 discount schemes.
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Application and Interview Information
Closing date: 19th April 2026
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