Social Care Worker

2 weeks ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Westmorland & Furness Council Full time

Job profile- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00000017495

**Date posted**

05/11/2024

**Application closing date**

26/11/2024

**Location**

Penrith

**Salary**

£34,314

**Package**

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Attachments**

**Social Care Worker - WMF1501e**:
**Job description**

**Social Care Worker WMF1501e**

**Salary**:£34,314
- **Hours**: 37 hours per week
- **Location**: Voreda House, Penrith
- **Contract**:Fixed term until December 2025 (maternity cover)
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. _

**About this **opportunity**
- Have you thought about Occupational therapy or moving into social care? Do you have skills working with people and promoting independence?
- We would like to recruit someone to work with the Eden OT team. You will be working under the Care Act promoting independence, assessing for equipment and adaptations. We can offer you the chance to develop your skills within a very supportive team with regular supervision. The post is temporary to cover maternity leave.
- For further info please contact Emma Robinson OT team manager 07825 340363
- **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

**DBS**
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
- **Application and Interview information**
- Closing date: 26th November 2024
Interview date: w/c 9th December 2024
- If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
- **Safer Recruitment**
- 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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
- **Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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