Job Details
Job reference REQ00000019881. Date posted 15/04/2026. Application closing date 13/05/2026. Location: Penrith. Salary: £42,839 – £44,075. Contract: Permanent. Basis: Full time. Hours: 37 per week.
About this opportunity
We have exciting opportunities for dedicated and qualified Social Workers to join our Cared For and Support and Protect Teams. You will help deliver exceptional service to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness.
Supporting and Protecting
Role is varied, working with families short-term with assessments and long-term with Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans. In some cases, we complete pre-proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with young people from birth to 18 and have strong links with other agencies.
Cared For Team
You will work with children currently cared for by the Local Authority, ensuring proper care plans. You will also support young people leaving care, helping them gain independence. Additionally, you will assess children who are seeking asylum.
Who we are looking for
We seek Social Workers with a “can do” attitude, child-focused, creative in planning, who share our vision and can inspire across agencies. Successful experience in similar roles and good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting welfare of children is required.
What we can offer you
Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and various perks and discounts.
Application & Interview
Closing date: 13/05/2026. Interviews will be conducted both in-person and virtual. Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa is available for eligible roles. For a more informal chat, contact emma.jackson@cumbria.gov.uk.
Attachments
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Safer Recruitment & DBS
Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974; requires an enhanced DBS check with Children’s/Adults Barred List check. Applicants barred from regulated activity cannot apply.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving workforce diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including disabled, veterans, and under-24 former looked-after children. Those meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
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