Social Care Worker - WMF2222e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Penrith is looking for motivated individuals to join their Adult Social Care team. This role focuses on supporting individuals with care needs through personalized assessments and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should be compassionate and have strong communication skills, as well as a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Care. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector.
• Ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines using IT effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments to develop tailored support plans.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure individuals receive effective support.
• Support professional development and uphold best practices.

Skills

Compassionate and motivated

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to risk management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Care

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Adult Social Care team in Westmorland and Furness, working to support individuals with care and support needs through strengths-based assessments and personalised support. Our focus is on promoting independence and enabling people to maximise their strengths while working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, person-centred support that aligns with the council’s commitment to continuously improving modern and competitive services for our community.

This opportunity is within our Support at Home service. Our service operates between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please note: rota patterns will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of qualified practitioners, hold a caseload, and carry out assessments to develop tailored support plans.
• Play an active role in risk management, monitor outcomes, and ensure individuals receive the most effective support.
• Support professional development and be supported to grow in your role while upholding national legislation, professional standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated individual with experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector.
• Level 3 qualification in Care (or be willing to work towards one).
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with customers, carers, and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to risk management, moving and handling, and health and safety; ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively.
• Commitment to promoting independence, influencing positive change, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.

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 perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Angela Dodds at [e-mail]

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