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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018717

Date posted

25/07/2025

Application closing date

17/08/2025

Location

BARROW IN FURNESS

Salary

34,434 - 35,412

Package

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Full time

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Social Care Worker - WMF2179e

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Job description

Location:

Parkview Gardens, Barrow in Furness

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit Social Care Workers to join our Intermediate Care Team in Barrow in Furness, based at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.



The service supports residential short term intervention which provides Intermediate Care, Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Respite Beds.



The team identifies the assistance required by the individuals they support, to enable therapy and reablement and to support recovery and independence.



The service will also provide a period of assessment & recovery for people who have been discharged from hospital and will work with the wider health and social care teams so that individuals' long term care needs can be identified and met.

About the role

As a Social Care Worker, you will undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for individuals who have care and support needs.



You will work under supervision and guidance for designated case work. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner.



You will be expected to work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals to maximise their strengths.



Due to the nature of this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle.

Who we are looking for...

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach with the ability to work autonomously whilst supporting team members.



The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential, and confidence is required to challenge and advocate on behalf of the rights of individuals.

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 documents:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 17th August 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.
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