Social Worker – Adult Social Care (Cross Team Support)
Location: Based at South Lakeland House, Kendal and Voreda House, Penrith.
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We have exciting opportunities to join our dedicated and supportive Social Worker Teams across Westmorland and Furness, as a Social Worker (Cross Service). You’ll be primarily based within one of the following service areas – Older Adults and Physical Disabilities, Safeguarding, or Care Homes – depending on your skills, interests, and the needs of the Service, covering either the South Lakes or Eden area. You will also provide flexible support to cover long‑term absences and help reduce agency usage, which means you may move between teams as and when required.
As a Cross Service Social Worker, you may additionally be deployed to support our Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Teams when needed. This cross‑service approach gives you the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your professional skills, and make a meaningful contribution across a diverse range of needs.
Join us and become part of a committed, enthusiastic team of professionals who are passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve.
Who we are looking for…
We’re looking for a qualified, registered Social Worker with strong experience in adult services, confident case management skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
You’ll bring strong knowledge of legislation and best practice, work collaboratively with partners, communicate effectively, and create person‑centred solutions. If you’re organised, proactive, and committed to positive outcomes, you’ll thrive with us.
Adult Social Care vision is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.”
We are looking for the right people, with the right values and behaviours to join our teams across Adult Social Care. We’d like to hear more about you, your motivations, interests and values on your application, including what attracted you to this role and how you feel your values align 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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this opportunity, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
Social Worker (PG8447)
Social Worker (PG8446)
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Application and Interview information
Closing date: 14/05/2026
Interview date: w/c 25/05/2026
Interviews for roles within Adult Social Care, working directly with vulnerable adults, will be conducted in person. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
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.
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.
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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
