Social Care Worker

The Cumbria County Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Social Care Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team in Barrow-in-Furness. This permanent, part‑time role (18.5 hours per week) focuses on strengths‑based, person‑centred support for people discharged from hospital and managed via a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to promote safe and timely outcomes.

The post requires empathy, good communication, and the ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector.
• Empathic approach with strong communication to collaborate with customers, carers and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to risk management and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths‑based assessments for people in Westmorland and Furness.
• Deliver appropriate person‑centred support and outcomes after hospital discharge.
• Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure safe and timely discharges.
• Promote independence and maximise individuals’ strengths post discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Risk management

IT skills

Teamwork

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020437 Date posted 05/10/2026 Application closing date 01/11/2026 Location Barrow-in-Furness Salary £35,570 - £36,581 pro rata Package Blank Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent, 18.5 hours per week

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within our South Cumbria Hospital Social Work Team, for a passionate, enthusiastic person to come and join our dedicated and driven team, following an ambitious programme of change within Adults Social Care, to help us develop and deliver our goals for the future.

Our South Cumbria Hospital Social Work Team works collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the health and social care system in South Cumbria to provide short term assessment and interventions as well as ensure people are supported to manage risk in a positive way, whilst promoting independent outcomes.

A key function of the Hospital Social Work Team is to ensure people can achieve the best outcomes during and post discharge by working closely with our colleagues in the Transfer of Care Hub and engaging in Multi-Disciplinary Discussions and Early Social Work Interventions to ensure people are discharged from both acute and community hospitals in a safe and timely way.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector. You should be empathic and have strong communication skills to collaborate with customers, carers, and stakeholders. A proactive approach to risk management, and health and safety is essential, along with the ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively. Most importantly, you should be committed to promoting independence, influencing positive change, and ensuring high-quality, strengths-based care.

As a Social Care Worker within the Hospital Social Work Team, you will be community based, working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team undertaking strengths-based assessments and delivering appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Westmorland and Furness, who have care and support needs following discharge from hospital. Consistently working in a way that promotes independence and enables individuals/groups to maximise their strengths.

Our Adult Social Care vision is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.”

We are looking for the right people, with the right values to join our teams across Adult Social Care. We’d like to hear more about you, your motivations, interests and values on your application, including what attracted you to this role and how you feel your values relate to the role of Social Care Worker.

What our team says –

I have been working in the Hospital team for almost a year. The team has been welcoming, friendly, and exceptionally supportive throughout. I have a great manager who allows my autonomy while also being available to support when needed and generous with their praise. My Team has a wealth of knowledge to draw upon when needed, and this has allowed for my confidence to develop. The role is varied and challenging, you are constantly learning, and this provides ample opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

The role is varied, rewarding, fast paced, and every day is unique. You will be working closely with other professionals within health, charitable, and social care sectors, allowing for greater multi-agency working and decision-making. The role is to provide vital support and advocacy for people at their most vulnerable, supporting them through challenging times while navigating through the complex discharge processes.

– Leanne Fox (Newly Qualified Social Worker)

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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact:

Ariana Apgar on 07825340168 or [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [e-mail] .

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

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.

Politically Restricted

Please note that this post is designated as politically restricted under local government legislation. Certain restrictions on political activity apply. Please see our careers website for further information: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

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.

ocal authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.