Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker - Children and Young People WMF2627e

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 21/01/2026 Application closing date 08/02/2026 Location Various Locations Salary £34,434 - £35,412 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker - Children and Young People WMF2627e

Location: Kendal, Penrith, Barrow to be confirmed
Contract Type: 2x Permanent contracts available

About this opportunity

It is really important to us that Westmorland and Furness is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.

We firmly believe that all children in our area deserve the best start in life and we are looking for the right people to help make that happen.

The Specialist Domestic Abuse team began as a 12-month pilot team in August 2023. The team is now a permanent team within Children's Social Care Directorate. For us to continue developing best practice we are growing the team. We have a vacancies for Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to be based within the Domestic Abuse Team. This is a countywide team. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team.

Who we are looking for

• To provide a range of interventions and support to children and young people who are at risk of or exposed to domestic abuse
• The workers will work as part of a specialised team
• To work closely with the child's care team to ensure all professionals working with the child understand domestic abuse and lead on the planning of interventions to support the child to reduce risk and stay safe.
• To support the specialist domestic abuse teams other functions if required.
• Holding the IDVA qualification is desirable.

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful, you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development.

Westmorland and Furness has a strong foundation of career progression and professional development to enable our employees to take up opportunities as they arise in their careers.We will provide you with coaching and mentoring in your professional development.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you're looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children in Westmorland and Furness, then please apply today.

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?

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Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th February 2026

Interview date: 19th February 2026

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.

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 a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with a Children's/Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and/or 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 Adults and/or Children.

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.