Social Care Worker (Mental Health) x2 – WMF2009e

Health and Care
Uk
April 17, 2025
£33 - £34 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Reference: REQ00000018230
Posted: 17 April 2025
Closing Date: 17 May 2025
Location: Craven House, Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £33,366 – £34,314
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for two dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers to join our Mental Health team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve our Adult Social Care services through a forward-thinking programme of transformation.

In this vital role, you’ll support adults aged 18 and over who are living in the community and have been identified as having long-term care and support needs. You’ll play a key part in helping individuals achieve better outcomes, promoting independence, and empowering people to live fulfilled lives.

What You’ll Do

  • Undertake strengths-based assessments and plan person-centred care and support
  • Work with individuals, carers, and stakeholders to develop tailored support plans
  • Promote independence and help people make the most of their abilities and resources
  • Actively support the delivery of our wider Mental Health service goals across Westmorland and Furness

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others
  • Experienced or familiar with social care, healthcare, or voluntary sector work
  • A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Empathetic, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with others
  • Competent using IT systems and managing workloads to meet deadlines
  • Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a strengths-based way

What We Offer

When you join Westmorland and Furness Council, you’ll benefit from:

Interested in Applying?

For further details, please review the:

  • [Post Specification]
  • [Role Profile]

Want to chat about the role?
Contact: Jo Smillie
Phone: 07825 340167
Email: joanne.smillie@cumbria.gov.uk

Application and Interview Process

Closing Date: 17 May 2025
We offer both in-person and virtual interviews. Preferences and adjustments will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Additional Information

Visa Sponsorship:
This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For more details, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations – GOV.UK

Safer Recruitment & DBS:
This position involves regulated activity with adults and requires an enhanced DBS check, including the Adults Barred List. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects our communities and embraces diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Guaranteed interviews are offered to:

  • Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
  • Armed Forces personnel and veterans
  • Care-experienced applicants under 24 who meet the essential criteria

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