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Social Worker – WMF2853e

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Salary

£34,434 - £35,412 £38,220 - £39,512 £42,839 - £44,075

Expires

19/04/2026

Location

Kendal, Cumbria

Job Type

Full Time

We’re looking for a passionate social worker to join our team in Kendal.

Would you like to work in an environment where you have the ability to make a real impact in people's lives on a day-to-day basis? Working within our social work teams, you will be joining a passionate, driven team, dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

We have recently introduced a career grade for social workers, for those who hold a Best Interests assessor, Practice Educator or AMHP qualification. Regular training is held for people to be able to progress throughout their career at Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for…

A passionate and dedicated Social Worker, with a strong foundation in professional practice backed by a Social Work Degree and registration with Social Work England. You will have experience in independent assessment and support planning, alongside a good working knowledge of current legislation, theoretical models and best practice approaches. The ideal candidate will be confident in balancing risk, making sound decisions in unpredictable situations, and contributing to team planning and resource allocation. Strong communication, people management, and collaboration skills are key in this role, as is the ability to create innovative, person centred interventions that empower individuals.

Our 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 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 Social Worker.

What our team says-

"My social work journey started because of my own real-life experiences. I received some fantastic help and support from a variety of people and I just knew I wanted to make the same difference to someone’s life and 'pay it forward'. I recently moved to Westmorland and Furness Council from another authority. The team are all so kind and caring, they go above and beyond to support people and I have incredible support from my manager.” – Beth – Social Worker.

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:

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact:

Craig Johnson on 07469905221 or craig.johnson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 19th April 2026