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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018331

Date posted

13/05/2025

Application closing date

03/06/2025

Location

PENRITH

Salary

33,366.00 to 34,314.00

Package

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part time

Attachments

Occupational Therapy Social Care Worker WMF2062e

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Job description

Location: Eden


Contract Type: Permanent part time

Salary: 33,366 - 34,314

About this opportunity

We are a busy team working as part of the Adults Social Care service providing Occupational therapy focussed assessment and outcomes. You would be working in customers homes and communities. Supporting people and their carers to achieve their goals, promoting independence and strengths. this may be by equipment adaptations, advice and signposting

Who we are looking for...

An enthusiastic, holistic, customer focused and dedicated Social Care Worker to join the Occupational Therapy service in Eden .



Within your role you will display the skills needed to support individuals to manage their lives independently, using appropriate adaptive techniques or equipment, working with their strengths, interests and networks. You will signpost to partner agencies and work closely with OT and Social Work colleagues to ensure individual's independence is maximised.

There may be future opportunities to develop your skills and take part in the Occupational Therapy apprentice course.

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 role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Emma Robinson 07825340363

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 03/06/25

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 this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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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 a enhanced DBS 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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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