Social Care Worker - Intermediate Care - WMF2228e

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Job details

Job reference REQ00000018814 | Date posted 26/08/2025 | Application closing date 07/09/2025 | Location: KENDAL | Salary: £32,061 – £32,597 | Contract Type: Fixed Term | Contractual hours: 30 | Basis: Part time

Location: Maudes Meadow, Kendal

Contract Type: Fixed Term

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit Social Care Workers to join our Intermediate Care Team based at Maudes Meadow in Kendal.

The service supports residential short-term intervention, providing Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess (D2A) beds.

Its purpose is to support recovery and maximize independence for individuals, identifying assistance required through the creation of strength-based support plans.

The service will also provide a period of assessment & recovery for people discharged from hospital and will work with wider health and social care teams to identify and meet individuals’ long-term care needs.

About the role

As a Social Care Worker, you will undertake strength-based care and support assessments with individuals and their carers, to identify tasks and assistance needed to enable activities of therapy and reablement, supporting recovery and independence.

You will prioritize and manage assessments and person-centered care plans to ensure activities are delivered within an agreed timescale, making recommendations regarding appropriate interventions, evidencing this clearly, and seeking advice and guidance as required.

You will be expected to work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals to maximize their strengths.

This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and build on your existing skills to develop your career in Adult Social Care.

Note: Due to the nature of this role, there will be a need to respond to service users who may not always be accessible via public transport; therefore, there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorized vehicle.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach, and be able to prioritize their workload.

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential, and confidence is required to challenge and advocate on behalf of the rights of individuals.

What we can offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more information, please visit our Careers site.

Interested in learning more?

For further information about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the attachments below.

We are currently conducting both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once invited to the interview stage. If you have any concerns or require adjustments, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council can offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. For more information, visit the government website.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

Note: This role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for such roles.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We aim to improve workforce diversity and promote an inclusive culture that values differences. Disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview, and we offer guaranteed interviews for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and those in care or care-experienced under 24 years old who meet the criteria.

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