Childrens Social Worker - WMF2879e
Westmorland & Furness Council —Penrith
- £42,839 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Residential Support Worker WMF2967e
Westmorland & Furness Council —Penrith
- £34,434 - £35,412 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- Care experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- £13.69 - £14.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- £34,434 - £35,412 a year
- Full-time
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Female Support Worker
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- £14.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Driving
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- Paid training
- Referral programme
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Residential Support Worker - Oak Tree Road - CMB2528e
Westmorland & Furness Council —Kendal
- £34,434 - £35,412 a year
- Full-time
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Night Support Worker
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- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
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Support Worker (Fairview Court, Wigton) - CMB2479e
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- £13.47 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
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- No experience needed
- Paid training
Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —Carlisle
- £13.12 an hour
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Night Support Worker (Fairview Court, Wigton) - CMB2514e
Cumberland Council —Wigton
- £13.47 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
Night Support Worker - Christian Head Residential Home, Kirkby Stephen
Westmorland & Furness Council —Kirkby Stephen
- £13.69 - £14.43 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Housing Support Worker
Horton Housing Careers —Shap
- £27,588 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2879e

Westmorland & Furness Council -
Penrith

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Job details

Full-time
£42,839 - £44,075 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Care plans

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Job reference

REQ00000019881

Date posted

15/04/2026

Application closing date

07/06/2026

Location

Penrith

Salary

£42,839 - £44,075

Package

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2879e

Job description

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Permanent

Come and start your social work career at an Ofsted rated ‘good’ Children and Families Service.

About this opportunity

We have some exciting opportunities for dedicated and qualified Social Workers to be part of our Cared for and Support and Protect Teams. We are looking for motivated, hard-working, and dedicated people to join our teams to help develop and deliver exceptional service to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness.

We are passionate about delivering the best outcomes to children and young people in Westmorland and Furness. To find out more about our social work teams and how we can support you please see the below link:

Join our Social Work Team

About our teams

Support and Protect Team - The role is very varied as we work with families on a short-term basis whilst completing assessments and on a longer term basis working Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans and in some cases we complete pre proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18, having strong links with other agencies and teams in Westmorland.

Cared For Team - You will be working with children who are currently cared for by the Local Authority, making sure they have the right care plan in place to reach their potential, or alongside young people who are leaving or have left care, helping them to gain their independence. You will also be responsible for assessing children who are found to be seeking asylum.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for Social Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude who are child focused, like to think outside of the box and are creative in their planning with children. We are looking for people who share our vision and ambition and have the ability to inspire the trust and confidence of professionals across a range of agencies. We are keen to recruit those who have successful experience in a similar role and a good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If this sounds like you and you share our passion for the service, then apply today!

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. https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/our-benefits

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children in Westmorland and Furness, then please apply today, alternatively if you want an informal chat about the role please contact [email protected]

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
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Application and Interview information

Closing date: Rolling

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.

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 a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and or 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.

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.

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