Location: South Lakeland House, Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent x2 vacancies
Social Worker - Grade 9: £34 434 - £35 417
Social Worker - Grade 11: £38 220 - £39 152
Social Worker - Grade 13: £42 839 - £44 075
Career Grade
We apply a career grade system to our Occupational Therapist roles, meaning your starting salary will depend on your competencies, experience, and qualifications. We then support staff to progress through the career grade in line with their development against the requirements at each step of the grade.
We encourage the right balance of skills and experience across our teams within Adult Social Care and welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced candidates for these roles.
About this opportunity
We have exciting opportunities to join our dedicated and supportive Occupational Therapy Teams across Westmorland and Furness.
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 experienced, person‑centred Occupational Therapists who want to make a real difference across our Adult Social Care teams. You’ll bring a clear understanding of the legislation and local priorities that shape our work, along with the confidence to apply this in a practical, supportive way. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential, as is a commitment to strength‑based, person‑centred practice that helps people live well and stay independent.
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 role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
Social Worker - Grade 9
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Social Worker - Grade 11
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Social Worker - Grade 13
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about these opportunities, please contact: Claire Jackson, Occupational Therapy Team Manager on 07833 481 405 or at [email protected]
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 05/07/2026
Interview date: w/c 13/07/2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. 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.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
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.
