Social Care Worker

Job Description

Social Care Worker (Intermediate Care & Reablement)

Reference: REQ00000019257
Location: Maudes Meadow, Kendal
Contract: Fixed Term
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (Part-time)
Salary: £34,434 – £35,412 per annum (pro rata)
Closing Date: 28 March 2026

About the Role

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers to join our Intermediate Care Team at Maudes Meadow in Kendal.

This service provides short-term residential support for adults who need assistance following hospital discharge or during a period of recovery. Through Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess (D2A) beds, we help individuals regain confidence, rebuild skills, and return to independent living wherever possible.

Your work will play a vital role in supporting people at a key transition point in their lives, ensuring they receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Social Care Worker, you will:

• Carry out strength-based assessments with individuals and their carers, focusing on abilities, goals, and independence
• Develop and review person-centred care and support plans that promote recovery and reablement
• Support therapeutic and reablement activities that help people rebuild daily living skills
• Prioritise and manage assessments effectively, ensuring agreed timescales are met
• Make clear, evidence-based recommendations for appropriate interventions
• Work closely with health professionals, hospital teams, and wider social care services
• Advocate for individuals’ rights and support informed decision-making
• Seek guidance when needed and contribute positively as part of a multidisciplinary team

This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further develop your career in Adult Social Care.

Travel Requirement

Due to the nature of the service, some service users may not be easily accessible via public transport. You must therefore be able to travel independently using a motorised vehicle.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, organised, and adaptable
• Confident working independently as well as within a team
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable challenging practice and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of others
• Passionate about enabling people to live as independently as possible

What We Offer

Working with Westmorland and Furness Council means you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Access to staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
• A supportive working environment focused on learning and development

You can learn more about working life and benefits here:
Our benefits | Careers – Westmorland and Furness Council

Visa Sponsorship

Westmorland and Furness Council is able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible roles. Please note that not all positions automatically qualify. For further details on eligible occupations, visit the official UK government guidance:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes – GOV.UK

Recruitment Process

This is a rolling recruitment, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an interview.

Interviews may be held in person or virtually, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed at any stage of the process.

Safeguarding & DBS Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment.

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• An Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List is required
• The role involves regulated activity with adults, and individuals barred from such activity must not apply

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer:

• Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria (Disability Confident Leader)
• Guaranteed interviews for armed forces personnel, veterans, and care-experienced applicants under 24, where essential criteria are met