Job reference REQ00000017713 Date posted 03/01/2025 Application closing date 19/01/2025 Location KENDAL Salary £37,035 - £37,938 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Adults Social Worker – Adult Social Care - WMF1641e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary:
£37,035 - £37,938
Hours:
37 hours per week (however hours can be negotiable)
Location:
Kendal
Contract:
Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role.
About this opportunity
Our vision for Adult Social Care is a place where people want to come and work; a workforce who feel supported, empowered, and valued for the great work they do; and to develop ways of working that promote greater independence, ensure best value for money, whilst putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Following an exciting and ambitious programme of change within Adult Social Care, we have recently implemented our new services and we are looking for experienced Social Workers who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future within Adult Social Care.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an 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.
Application and Interview information
Closing date:
19th January 2025
Interview date:
TBC
If you are interested in the above post and would like an informal discussion about joining our team, please contact Craig Johnson, Team Manager at 07469905221 or email craig.johnson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
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 needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users; however, if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
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 expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
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 Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Please see below the supporting information:
Post Specification
Role Profile
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Adults Social Worker – Adult Social Care - WMF1641e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary:
£37,035 - £37,938
Hours:
37 hours per week (however hours can be negotiable)
Location:
Kendal
Contract:
Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role.
About this opportunity
Our vision for Adult Social Care is a place where people want to come and work; a workforce who feel supported, empowered, and valued for the great work they do; and to develop ways of working that promote greater independence, ensure best value for money, whilst putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Following an exciting and ambitious programme of change within Adult Social Care, we have recently implemented our new services and we are looking for experienced Social Workers who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future within Adult Social Care.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an 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.
Application and Interview information
Closing date:
19th January 2025
Interview date:
TBC
If you are interested in the above post and would like an informal discussion about joining our team, please contact Craig Johnson, Team Manager at 07469905221 or email craig.johnson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
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 needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users; however, if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
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 expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
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 Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Please see below the supporting information:
Post Specification
Role Profile
#J-18808-Ljbffr
