Job Details
Job reference: REQ00000020060Posted: 28/05/2026Closing date: 15/06/2026Location: PENRITHSalary: £34,434.00‑£35,412.00Contract: Permanent (Full time)Hours: 37 per week
About this Opportunity
• 1 x 37‑hour post• 2 x relief posts• 21 Huntley Avenue short‑breaks service based in Penrith, Cumbria—providing residential care for children and young people with learning & physical disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge.• Inclusive activities, outings, and adventurous events are organised to enrich the daily lives of residents.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality support to children and young people with SEND.
- Assess individual needs and implement care plans/programmes.
- Provide supervision and support across daily activities.
- Arrange and lead engaging activities such as go‑karting, theme parks and adventure days.
- Advocate for the voice of residents in all aspects of their care planning.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children and young people with disabilities, preferably in a residential setting.
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare desirable; willing to pursue qualification welcomed.
- Knowledge of behaviour management for challenging behaviours.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with residents, families and team members.
Benefits
• Competitive pension scheme• Enhanced annual leave allowance• Various perks and discount schemes available to staff. Westmorland and Furness Council offers a supportive, inclusive environment with a focus on career development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving workforce diversity and promotes an inclusive culture. Disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Guaranteed interviews are also offered to Armed Forces personnel, veterans, individuals in care or care‑experienced and those under 24 who have been looked after by a local authority.
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