Enhanced Practitioner in Social Work

4 weeks ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time

Join Our Team as an Experienced Social Worker

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Westmorland and Furness Council are looking for an experienced social worker to join our well-established team

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Learning Disability, Autism and Transition Social Work Team in Furness. We are a creative and supportive team working with young people and adults who have a learning disability and/or autism.

We welcome applications from experienced qualified practitioners looking to develop their career. You would be working as a part of our friendly and supportive team, offering great professional benefits with the opportunity to develop a wide range of competences that will enhance the lives of the people we support.

About the role

As an Enhanced Practitioner, you will be assessing the needs of extraordinary individuals, to ensure the development and delivery of appropriate person-centred, self-directed support. Using relevant legislative processes to qualify your practice.

Who we are looking for

Do you have a passion for creativity and a dynamic, enthusiastic outlook? Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an experienced and qualified social worker ready to take the next step in their career.

For this role, you need to be a social worker with substantial experience and a proven track record in the field. You must be a fully qualified and registered with the appropriate professional body.

We understand that social work is both rewarding and challenging. That's why, if you're successful, you'll join a supportive environment dedicated to your learning and career development.

Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, providing the technology and resources for flexible, efficient work, including hybrid working arrangements. The role involves travel around set geographical locations, offering variety in your day-to-day responsibilities.

We would love to hear from you:

If you are interested in the above post and would like to have an informal discussion about joining our team, please contact Nicola Hall, Team Manager on

What can we offer you

  • Excellent training and development offers.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

    To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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