Job reference REQ00000018338 Date posted 14/05/2025 Application closing date 11/09/2025 Location BARROW-IN-FURNESS Salary £41,511-£42,708 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Barrow

Contract: 5x 37 hour permanentpositions

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Come and start your social work career at an Ofsted rated ‘good’ Children and Families Service.

About this opportunity

We have some exciting opportunities for dedicated and qualified Social Workers to be part of our Cared for and Support and 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 children and 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

Support and Protect Team - 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 and teams in Westmorland.

Cared For Team - You will be working with children who are currently cared for by the Local Authority, making sure they have the right care plan in place to reach their potential, or alongside young people who are leaving or have left care, helping them to gain their independence. You will also be responsible for assessing children who are found to be seeking asylum.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for Social Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude who are child focused, 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 to 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!

Please note, to be considered for this role you must hold a Social Work degree and Social Work England Registration.

What we can offer you:

Living and 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.

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

Application and Interview information

As this is a rolling advert applications will be reviewed as and when received, so please apply at the earliest opportunity.

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 a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. 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 and Children.

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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