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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
22/08/2025
Application closing date
22/12/2025
Location
BARROW
Salary
£34,434 - £35,412
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
Social Care Worker - WMF2223e
Job description
Location: Barrow - In- Furness
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent x2 positions
About this opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Adult Social Care team in Westmorland and Furness, working to support individuals with care and support needs through strengths-based assessments and personalised support. Our focus is on promoting independence and enabling people to maximise their strengths while working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, person-centred support that aligns with the council's commitment to continuously improving modern and competitive services for our community.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of qualified practitioners, holding a caseload and carrying out assessments to develop tailored support plans. You will play an active role in risk management, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring individuals receive the most effective support. With opportunities for professional development, you will be supported to grow in your role while upholding national legislation, professional standards, and best practices. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping people navigate the care and support system, we would love to hear from you.
This opportunity is within our Support at Home service. Our Service operates between 8am and 8pm, over 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please note: Rota patterns will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector. You should have a Level 3 qualification in Care (or be willing to work towards one) and strong communication skills to collaborate with customers, carers, and stakeholders. A proactive approach to risk management, moving and handling, and health and safety is essential, along with the ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively. Most importantly, you should be committed to promoting independence, influencing positive change, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
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 )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Angela Dodds at
Application and Interview information
Closing date: This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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