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We have exciting opportunities to join our dedicated and supportive Social Worker Teams across Westmorland and Furness, as a Social Worker (Cross Service). You’ll be primarily based within one of the following service areas – Older Adults and Physical Disabilities, Safeguarding, or Care Homes – depending on your skills, interests, and the needs of the Service, covering either the South Lakes or Eden area. You will also provide flexible support to cover long‑term absences and help reduce agency usage, which means you may move between teams as and when required.

As a Cross Service Social Worker, you may additionally be deployed to support our Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Teams when needed. This cross‑service approach gives you the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your professional skills, and make a meaningful contribution across a diverse range of needs.

Join us and become part of a committed, enthusiastic team of professionals who are passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve.

 Career grade

We apply a career grade system to our Social Worker roles, meaning your starting salary will depend on your competencies, experience, and qualifications. We then support staff to progress through the career grade in line with their development against the requirements at each step of the grade.

We encourage the right balance of skills and experience across our teams within Adult Social Care and would welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced candidates for these roles.

Who we are looking for… 

We’re looking for a qualified, registered Social Worker with strong experience in adult services, confident case management skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.

You’ll bring strong knowledge of legislation and best practice, work collaboratively with partners, communicate effectively, and create person‑centred solutions. If you’re organised, proactive, and committed to positive outcomes, you’ll thrive with us.

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. 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 align to the role. 

What can we offer you!

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Career progression through our Social Worker career grade
• Training and Development Opportunities
• You can also take advantage of the Councils Vehicle Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme – designed to make motoring simple, affordable, and greener!

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 opportunity, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Social Worker (PG8448)

• Grade 9: £34,434 - £35,412
• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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 these opportunities, please contact:

• South Lakes Opportunity – Craig Johnson, Team Manager on 07469 905221 or at Craig.johnson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
• Eden Opportunity – Victoria Naylor-Whalley, Team Manager on 0788 0054693 or at Victoria.Naylor-Whalley@cumbria.gov.uk

To apply pease click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £34,434 - £44,075

Location: Cumbria / Various, Cumbria

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Adult Services

Sector: Safeguarding

Job Role: Social Worker