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Social Care Worker
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Job profile
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job detailsJob reference
REQ
Date posted
28/11/2025
Application closing date
28/03/2026
Location
Kendal
Salary
£34,434 £35,412
Package
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Attachments
Social Care Worker - WMF2473eJob description
Location: Maudes Meadow ( Kendal )
Contract Type: Fixed Term
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit Social Care Workers to join our Intermediate Care Team based at Maudes Meadow in Kendal.
The service supports residential short-term intervention which provides Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess (D2A) beds.
Its purpose is to support recovery and maximise independence for individuals, identifying assistance required, through the creation of strength-based support plans.
The service will also provide a period of assessment & recovery for people who have been discharged from hospital and will work with the wider health and social care teams so that individuals' long term care needs can be identified and met.
As a Social Care Worker, you will undertake strength-based care and support assessments, with individuals and their carers, which will identify tasks and assistance required to enable activities of therapy and reablement, supporting recovery and independence.
You will prioritise and manage assessments and person centred care plans to ensure activities are delivered to an agreed timescale, making recommendations regarding appropriate interventions, evidencing this clearly, and will seek advice and guidance as required.
You will be expected to work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals to maximise their strengths.
This a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and build on your existing skills to develop your career in Adult Social Care.
***Due to the nature of this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle***
Who we are looking for…
The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and will be able to prioritise their workload.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential, and confidence is required to challenge and advocate on behalf of the rights of individuals.
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 )
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
Application and Interview information
This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.
We are currently operating in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
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 Adults Barred List check.Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. 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.
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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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