Adult Social Work Career Opportunities -
Short Term Interventions Team
Salary
range:
£34,434- £35,412
(AYSE)
£38,220- £39,152
(Qualified Social worker)
The advertised
salaries 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.
Location(s): We have a number of
opportunities within both Carlisle and West Cumbria.
Hours:
37 hours per week (however hours can be negotiable)
Contract: Both Permanent and Fixed Term
opportunities are available this can be discussed individually
with candidates.
Why work for
Cumberland Council
Cumberland
Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape
public services for the better, building on the best and
transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set
of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will
be getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our
communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our
efforts.
About this
opportunity
Our vision for Adult Social Care is a place
where people want to come and work a workforce who feel supported
empowered and valued for the great work they do; and to develop
ways of working that promote greater independence ensure best
value for money whilst putting our customers at the heart of
everything we do.
Following an exciting and ambitious
programme of change within Adult Social Care we have recently
implemented our new services and we are looking for experienced
and newly qualified Social Workers who are passionate about their
professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for
the future in the Short-Term Interventions Team.
The Role of
Short-Term Interventions
A primary role of this team is to work
across the system to enhance prevention interventions and work to
prevent or delay admission into formal support services. This
service will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
from across the health and social care system and third sector
and voluntary groups in Cumbria to ensure short term
interventions (including assessment) are undertaken to ensure
people are safe and supported using a strengths-based approach.
The team will support the admission avoidance and the discharge
or people from acute and community hospitals in a safe and timely
way reducing the risk of delayed transfers of care.
We recognise that our workforce are best
placed to design and embed new ways of working to achieve a
modern social care service able to deliver the best outcomes for
the people of Cumbria within a financially sustainable envelope.
We have invested in additional Social Work posts including the
creation of a dedicated Safeguarding Team and are looking to
recruit to Social Worker posts:
-To work in a team to undertake
strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person
centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria with care and
support needs.
-To work in ways that promote independence
recognise potential for change and through excellent practice
enable people to maximise their strength
-To actively promote the work of Cumbria
County Council internally and externally on the development and
delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive
services for the people of Cumbria.
Talk to
us
For an informal discussion about this role
please contact [email protected]
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 local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Safer
Recruitment
At Cumberland 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.
This role is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and
requires an enhanced DBS check with an 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.
Application and
Interview information
Please complete the below application form
(press Apply Now) to join our Service. 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.
Applicants are advised that we are unable
to sponsor immigration visas and therefore candidates must have
the right to work in the UK prior to applying for this
position.
We are currently operating both 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.
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.
Please note this
role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in
applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.
We cannot accept applications once the role has
closed.
Equality,
Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland 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.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Qualified Social Worker
Post Specification
Role Profile
ASYE Social Worker
Post Specification
Role Profile
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