Advanced Practice Lead

The Cumbria County Council; Penrith, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A council for local governance is seeking an Advanced Practice Lead to join their team focused on Adult Social Care. This critical role supports the delivery of high standards, ensuring effective care outcomes for those in need. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Social Work and extensive experience in the sector. The position offers a chance to influence practice development and participate in collaborative work, contributing to meaningful change in the community. The role is based in Penrith with a full-time contract.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Discount schemes

Responsibilities

• Ensuring implementation of high standards in Adult Social Care delivery.
• Supporting strategic priorities and transformation plans.
• Overseeing professional development in accordance with practice frameworks.

Skills

Experience in Adult Social Care

Strong leadership skills

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019422
Date posted 14/01/2026
Application closing date 08/02/2026
Location Various Locations
Salary £47,181 - £48,226
Package Blank
Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Attachments Blank

Advanced Practice Lead - WMF2604e

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team of Advanced Practice Leads.

This post plays a critical role in ensuring that the highest standards of consistently excellent practice and values are embedded in Adult Social Care. The position plays a key role in helping Social Care teams achieve the best outcomes for people who have care and support needs.

You will support the Team Manager and Principal Social Worker to deliver on strategic priorities and transformation plans, providing a high level of quality assurance across Adult Social Care delivery.

You will participate in the delivery of professional development in accordance with our practice framework, Values in Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

The Advanced Practice Lead plays a key role in enabling the Careers Academy approach across Adult Social Care, including Practice Education, student placements, the ASYE programmes and Apprenticeships.

Who we are looking for…

We’re looking for professionally qualified applicants that can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in working across Adult Social Care, with the skills to deliver on varied and purposeful work, enabling meaningful change for people who draw on care and support.

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 relate to the role of Advanced Practice Lead.

For an informal discussion, please contact Janne Greasley, Team Manager, [e-mail]

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:

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 .

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.

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.