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Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, support and manage volunteers within the Family Hub network in Kendal. The role focuses on volunteers for the Independent Visitor contract, matching mentors to children in care, and engaging with communities, families and partners to meet service needs.

You will promote volunteer opportunities, support colleagues, and ensure safeguarding and DBS checks are in place.

Job reference REQ Date posted 15/07/2026 Application closing date 29/07/2026 Location KENDAL Salary Hourly Rate: £13.69 - £13.90 per hour (£14.43p including supplement – after 6 months) Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Attachments Blank

£13.69 - £13.90 per hour (£14.43p including supplement – after 6 months)

28 hours per week (Fixed Rota), 35 and 36 hours per week (Bank)

The Bank roles are 35 or 36 hours per week guaranteed, shifts will be allocated based on service needs and will not follow a fixed rota pattern. This would be ideal for someone who values consistency in contracted hours while remaining flexible with working days and times.

A market supplement of £0.53p per hour is currently being applied to this role and will be payable once you have been in post for 6 months. The Market Supplement will be applied to both your basic salary and to any additional hours, uplifting the hourly rate to £14.43 per hour. There will also be the option to take this as a lump sum annually if preferred.

Castlestead View, Oxenholme

Extra Care is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, our shifts run between the hours of 7am - 3pm, 2:30pm - 10 pm and 9:45 pm - 7:15 am and are worked over a 2-week rota. The role will involve lone working

Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within a purpose built independent living community, everyone has their own home environment such as a flat or bungalow.

We are looking for caring and compassionate people to join our supportive teams within Extra Care Housing, providing tenants with the right level of support and care, while encouraging and enabling them to achieve or maintain their own independence.

As a Community Support Worker within Extra Care Housing, you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, meal preparation and any other identified needs.

Castlestead View is situated in the village of Oxenholme, near Kendal, with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The scheme comprises of 104 properties and the state of the art building features a communal lounge, garden, bistro and hair salon for the residents to enjoy.

We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care to join our teams across Care Services, we’d like to hear more about your motivations, interests and values, including what attracted you to a role in Care.

We can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go at any stage of your career in Care.

If you’re compassionate, caring and looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to speak with 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)

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

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch

Closing Date: 29/07/2026

Interviews: 07/08/2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

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.

Children's Residential Support Worker - WMF3098e

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Zero Hours

21 Huntley Avenue is an Ofsted Outstanding short breaks service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment where children and young people can develop confidence, independence and life skills while enjoying positive experiences away from home.

Working in our Children's Home means being part of a young person's everyday life. There will be challenges, but there will also be moments of real achievement as you help children and young people overcome barriers, learn new skills and reach their potential.

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll work as part of a dedicated team providing high-quality care and support tailored to each young person's individual needs. From supporting daily routines and personal care to planning activities, community outings and short breaks, you'll play a key role in helping children and young people have fun, stay safe and achieve positive outcomes.

We're looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting with complex needs and challenging behaviours is essential. The ability to build trusting relationships, communicate effectively with families, young people and professionals, and provide consistent support in challenging situations is also important.

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable, although we welcome applications from those willing to work towards the qualification.

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.

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412 (depending on experience). Contractual hours: 0. Basis: Blank.

This role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins. The role also includes supporting young people with personal care, medication and community activities.

We require an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from everyone. We are a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting essential criteria, as well as to Armed Forces personnel and veterans, and to those in care or care‑experienced aged under 24.

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting a Community Support Worker for Castlestead View, Oxenholme near Kendal. This role is part-time, 28 hours a week, with shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.

You will support tenants in Extra Care Housing with personal care, medication assistance and daily living tasks, in a 24/7 service. The posted salary is hourly £13.69–£13.90, with a market supplement to £14.43 after six months.

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join the team at 23 Hart Street in Ulverston. The role involves providing short-break care for children and young people aged 8–18 with disabilities or complex needs, ensuring a safe, supportive environment and meaningful activities.

You will support young people to participate in community activities, build independence and confidence, and work within a compassionate, dedicated team that values every child’s voice and

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Penrith to join a team caring for children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will assist with daily routines, personal care, activities, and outings, with shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Job details

Job reference REQ
Posted 15/07/2026
Closing date 21/07/2026
Location Ulverston
Salary £34,434 - £35,412
Contractual hours 37 per week
Basis Full time

We’re looking for a residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team at 23 Hart Street. At 23 Hart Street, we provide residential short breaks for children and young people aged 8–18 who have disabilities, autism or complex needs. Our home is specially designed to create a safe, fun and supportive environment where every child can learn, grow and enjoy new experiences. We believe in making every moment count – whether that’s through engaging activities, community outings or simply being there when it matters most.

Working in our short‑break home means becoming part of a young person’s journey. You’ll share in their highest highs and support them through the toughest challenges, celebrating every achievement—big or small. Every night you work helps a child feel safe, supported and valued, building their independence, confidence and happiness. Our team is passionate, experienced and committed to making a real impact, and we’re looking for like‑minded people to join us.

• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities, ideally in a residential setting.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is desirable, but if you’re passionate and willing to work towards it, we’d love to hear from you.
• Strong understanding of managing behaviours that challenge.
• Exceptional communication skills to build positive relationships with children, young people and their families.

This is a rewarding role that can be challenging at times, so you’ll need to be confident, self‑motivated and driven by the desire to make a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help young people have their voices heard in every aspect of their lives.

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 to those in care or care‐experienced and under 24 years old who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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 Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. 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 children.

Westmorland and Furness Council in Barrow-in-Furness seeks an Attendance Support Officer to work with schools, children and families to promote regular school attendance and provide guidance. You will engage with professionals to identify priorities and support interventions as required.

The role requires strong communication, ability to handle complex cases, and flexibility. Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually, with a supportive benefits package on offer.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference REQ Date posted 15/07/2026 Application closing date 12/08/2026 Location BARROW Salary £38,220 - £44,075 (pro rata) Package Blank Contractual hours 33.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Location: Craven House, Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive Hospital Social Work team.

Would you like to work in an environment where you can make a real impact in people's lives on a day-to-day basis? Working within our social work teams, you will be joining a passionate, driven team, dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

We apply a career grade system to our Social Worker, meaning your starting salary will depend on your competencies, experience, and qualifications. We then support staff to progress through the career grade in line with their development against the requirements at each step of the grade

In order to maintain the right balance of skills and experience across our team, we are ideally looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of post qualifying practice in (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/Community Social Work/Occupational Therapy). However, we are still keen to hear from candidates who are more recently qualified, particularly if you have gained experience and transferable skills working with people who use our services in other contexts.

Who we are looking for…

A passionate and dedicated Social Worker, with a strong foundation in professional practice backed by a Social Work Degree and registration with Social Work England. You will have experience in independent assessment and support planning, alongside a good working knowledge of current legislation, theoretical models and best practice approaches. The ideal candidate will be confident in balancing risk, making sound decisions in unpredictable situations, and contributing to team planning and resource allocation. Strong communication, people management, and collaboration skills are key in this role, as is the ability to create innovative, person-centred interventions that empower individuals.

There will be a requirement to work collaboratively within the Transfer of Care Hub for Multi-disciplinary discussions, and for Social Work intervention during hospital admission in order to facilitate and support strength-based Hospital discharge plans.

The primary role of the Hospital Team is to complete assessments and form support plans following discharge from hospital during a period of assessment. There is opportunity within one of the two positions available to be based at Craven House/South Lakeland House but work from either Furness General Hospital or Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The post holder will be required to participate and consult in decisions on Discharge to Assess Pathways to agree person centred discharge plans, allowing for assessments to happen in the community and reducing delayed transfers of care. There will be a requirement to provide a duty function within the Hospital Team to ensure continuity and quality transfer of care prior to assessment being undertaken.

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 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:

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

Application and Interview information

Interview date: tbc

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

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 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.

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.