Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
14/09/2025
Application closing date
05/01/2026
Location
Penrith
Salary
£41,511 - £42,708
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
Social Worker - Level 3 WMF2277e
Job description
Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated Social Workers to be based within our Support & Protect Teams. We are looking for motivated, hard-working, and dedicated people to join our teams to help develop and deliver exceptional service to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness.
We are passionate about delivering the best outcomes to children and young people in Westmorland and Furness. To find out more about our social work teams and how we can support you please see the below document:
Join our Social Work Team
The Role
The role is very varied as we work with families on a short-term basis whilst completing assessments and on a longer term basis working Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans and in some cases we complete pre proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18 having strong links with other agencies externally and teams in Westmorland.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for qualified Social Workers with a 'can do' attitude who are child focussed, like to think outside of the box and are creative in their planning with children. We are looking for people who share our vision and ambition and have the ability to inspire the trust and confidence of professionals across a range of agencies. We are keen recruit those who have successful experience in a similar role and a good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If this sounds like you and you share our passion for the service, then apply today
Please note, to be considered for this role you must hold a Social Work degree and Social Work England Registration.
What we can 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 )