Social Worker

Healthcare Management; Kendal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Kendal is looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Support & Protect Teams, focusing on improving outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness. The role offers a variety of responsibilities including short-term assessments and long-term planning. Ideal candidates should have experience in similar roles and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. If you want to make a positive impact, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with successful outcomes.
• A passion for supporting children and young people.
• Ability to inspire confidence across various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Work with families on short-term assessments and long-term Child Protection Plans.
• Collaborate with external agencies and teams.
• Provide support to children from birth to 18.

Skills

Child-focused approach

Creativity in planning

Team collaboration

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated Social Workers to be based within our Support & 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 childrenand 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

The Role

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 externally and teams in Westmorland.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for Social Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude who are child focussed, 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 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. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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 [e-mail]

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
• Role Profile

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.