INTERNAL ONLY
Location:Lead Social Worker: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow
Lead Occupational Therapist: Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent
Aboout this opportunity
Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist ready to take on a role that will give you the chance to help lead, develop, and support a team of enthusiastic Social Workers?
We currently have the opportunity for a number of Lead Social Workers within our Older Adults and Physical Disabilities team and a Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Services across Adult Social Care.
We are a passionate, innovative service, dedicated to empowering and enabling adults to have a good quality of life, valuing their unique qualities, strengths and rights. Putting our communities and the people we support at the very heart of everything we do.
As one of our valued Lead Social Workers you will work closely with our Team Managers to support team planning, performance management, development and maintaining a positive, strengths-based culture throughout our Service.
You will also manage a small caseload, undertaking strengths-based assessments and delivering appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Westmorland and Furness, who have care and support needs. Consistently working in a way that promotes independence and enables individuals/groups to maximise their strengths.
Who we are looking for...
We are looking for motivated people who share our passion and vision for Adult Social Care who have the ability to:
You will need an accredited Social Work or Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent Professional Social Work/Occupational Therapy qualification, along with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of your own professional area of practice and the issues currently faced within Adult Social Care.
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiating, conciliating, people management, written and verbal communication, and motivational skills, are all also essential to the role.
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 documents:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Marianna Gumz on 07825340118 or at Marianna.gumz@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview Information
Please state clearly the role and team you are applying for within your application.
Closing Date: 12th February 2025
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.
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.
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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our 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 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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
