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Social Worker

The Cumbria County Council

Barrow-in-Furness

On-site

GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A local council in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team, supporting older adults and those with disabilities. This permanent full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have post-qualifying experience in Social Work and demonstrate strong values aligned with community support. The role includes collaborating with various health professionals to provide effective care and support. Salary ranges from £38,220 to £44,075 based on experience and the chosen grade level.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Other perks and discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience of post-qualifying practice in Social Work is ideal.
  • Values and motivations aligning with the role are needed.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to both Enhanced Duty Function and longer-term casework.
  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and Health for support.
  • Deliver adult social care and support service delivery.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in Social Work
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Post-qualifying practice in Social Work
Job description
Overview

Location: Craven House, Barrow-in-Furness. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: 37 per week. Salary: £38,220 - £44,075. Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role is part of the Urban team within Adult Social Care, working with Older Adults and adults with physical disabilities aged 18+. We offer a supportive induction and opportunities to grow your skills within the Westmorland and Furness Council.

About this opportunity

Would you like to work in a positive, close-knit and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact in people's lives on a day-to-day basis? You will contribute to both our Enhanced Duty Function and longer-term casework, collaborating with Occupational Therapy, Care Services, and Health to deliver the best possible support.

You will be part of a team that delivers adult social care, with a two-week induction programme and an introduction to Adult Social Care in Westmorland and Furness Council with our Advanced Practice Lead Team.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skills, feel valued, and make a positive difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Career grade

We apply a career grade system to our Social Worker roles. Your starting salary will depend on your competencies, experience, and qualifications. We support staff to progress through the career grade in line with development requirements at each step. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced candidates.

Who we are looking for…

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. Please share your motivations, interests and values on your application, including what attracted you to this role and how your values relate to the role.

To maintain the right balance of skills and experience, we are ideally looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of post-qualifying practice in Social Work.

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 perks and discounts. For more information about life at the council, 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 attachments below:

Social Worker (PG8447)

  • Grade 11: £38,220 - £39,152
  • Post Specification
  • Role Profile

Social Worker (PG8446)

  • Grade 13: £42,839 - £44,075
  • Post Specification
  • Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact: Rebecca Charlton, Urban Team Manager at rebecca.charlton@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or Louise Johns, Rural Team Manager at louise.johns@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 4 March 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details will be shared with successful candidates after shortlisting. If adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check. 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 unsupervised work with Adults.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from everyone and promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria 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 who meet the essential criteria.

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