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About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate supervisors to support and manage our team within our community-based Care Services. In this role, you will ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and flexible care to support and help maintain independence for the people of Westmorland & Furness. You will play a key role in ensuring that our services are person centred and delivered to the highest of standards.

Key responsibilities in this role include all aspects of people management, such as scheduling, authorising expenses, managing absence, and overseeing recruitment, induction, and training processes. You will also conduct regular one-to-one sessions, team meetings, and performance reviews to maintain quality standards and identify training needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about developing staff, ensuring service excellence, and pursuing their own professional development through continuous learning.

Who we are looking for…

Motivated and experienced individuals with a Level 3 qualification (or a willingness to achieve this) and a strong background in supervision and performance management. You will have a strong customer focus, respect for individuals’ rights and dignity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. You should also have experience using digital systems, a solid understanding of health and safety practices, and the ability to deliver training. Strong leadership, the ability to prioritise tasks, and a commitment to confidentiality and data protection are key to success in this role.

Our 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.”, if you are passionate about making a difference in your community, then we would love to hear from you!

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 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 Angela Dodds on 07771625968 or at angela.dodds@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 19th March 2025

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 this with you.

DBS

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.

Safer Recruitment

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.

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.