Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: £40,221 - £41,418
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.
Hours: 37 hours
Location: Eamont Building, Skirsgill Depot, Penrith CA11 1BZ
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
The Westmorland and Furness Children’s Safeguarding Hub are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated social worker to join a team that is passionate about making the right decisions for children and families at the right time. We firmly believe that all children in Westmorland and Furness deserve the best start in life, and we're looking for the right social worker to join us in making that happen.
The Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub has a responsibility to accurately identify the needs of children, young people and their parents and carers and to ensure that the appropriate services and support are provided in a timely way.
We want to meet an enthusiastic and creative social worker who wants to be part of our experienced multi-agency team working collaboratively and efficiently to make good decisions which keep children safe.
We are looking for a social worker who can respond to risk and understand how to prioritise safeguarding and support needs for children. We have high aspirations for our children and high expectations of each other so that we can work together to ensure that children are at the heart of our practice.
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and children. 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 and children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 18 August 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
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.
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 expects 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.
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