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16 September - 29 September 2016 / Issue 373
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Cumbria View Care Services Providing quality care to clients in their own homes
Join the Winning Care Team… …where carers get a fair deal!
Lonely Hearts Young, fast paced team WLTM Sous Chef with brains, style and no commitment issues. Up for a passionate journey where the sky’s the limit and food love knows no boundaries. Wear a red rose and come to The Plough at Lupton… or just give us a call 015395 67700
Having recently won a major 4 year contract from Cumbria Social Services we are looking to recruit reliable, caring and friendly people to join our well established teams in the local area.
SOUTH LAKELAND CARERS ‘Supporting people of any age with caring responsibilities’
We have made sure that as a result of winning this new contract that all our carers receive a fair deal; we offer:
• Minimum of £7.80 per hour weekdays • Minimum of £8.00 per hour weekends • PAID Travel time • PAID mileage • PAID training • PAID annual leave • Permanent Positions - FULL TIME & PART TIME
Experience is not necessary, however as you will be delivering care and support to clients in their own homes it is ESSENTIAL that you drive and have access to a reliable car. We have permanent FULL TIME & PART TIME vacancies within the following teams:
• Kendal & Arnside team • Windermere & Ambleside team • Carnforth & Silverdale team
If you would like to work for a company who has been providing care and support to clients within the local area for over 30 years, who believes in giving carers a fair deal, then……
• Call (01539) 735694 (option 3) for an application pack OR • Email your CV to: admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk
WE ARE ALSO RECRUITING CARERS TO JOIN OUR NIGHT TEAM Please contact us on the above number/e.mail address for further details
South Lakeland Carers requires
Volunteer & Community Fundraising Manager NJC Scale 22-24 (£20,456 - £21,745 FTE) 28 hours per week to be agreed
Duties include developing and managing our volunteer programme, working with volunteers to deliver our community fundraising strategy and managing the sitting service for carers. Closing date Monday 3rd October 2016 at 9am. Interviews will be held in Kendal on Monday 10th October 2016.
Young Carers Support Worker Salary NJC Scale 19-21 (starting salary £18,560 FTE) 28 hours per week Duties include completing assessments and providing one-to-one tailored support and activities for young carers aged 5-19. Experience of working with children and young people is essential. The post involves occasional evening and weekend work. Closing date Wednesday 5th October 2016 at 9am. Interviews will be held in Kendal on Wednesday 12th October and Thursday 13th October 2016. Please contact Benita Finch (Operations Manager) on 01539 815970 or email admin@slcarers.org.uk for an application pack
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Crook Road Near Windermere LA23 3NE 015394 88818
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a 5 star hotel which is family run with a long-standing team and a friendly environment. We are looking for people that are friendly, charming, enthusiastic, well presented, with good manners, good communication skills, and good English. Positions are full time, live in or out, with 28 days paid holiday, meals whilst on duty, great subsidised local staff accommodation. Salary commensurate with experience. Email your CV with a cover note to careers@thegilpin.co.uk.
CURRENTLY RECRUITING:
Spa Therapist Housekeeper Chef de Partie Breakfast / Commis Chef
Head Chef
Host
Avanti (Kirkby Lonsdale)
Brimstone is a deliberately different hotel and we are looking for Hosts that can help maintain that difference.
An excellent opportunity for a career driven and innovative Head Chef or strong Sous Chef to join the team at Avanti Kirkby Lonsdale. Requires knowledge in Mediterranean cuisine.
You will need to genuinely enjoy looking after others and brimstone with a sense of pride and ownership. Using your initiative you’ll manage the day-to-day operation of brimstone in this varied and unusual role, effectively taking responsibility for guests’ stay to make it one they will never forget.
The menus are loaded with passion, imagination and a desire to be the best dining destination in the area. The food is imaginative, exciting, generous and all prepared on property. All pasta and ravioli is hand made on site. As Head Chef you would be able to exercise your flair, creativity and passion for good Mediterranean style food.
Would suit:Receptionists / Housekeepers / Concierge / Food and Beverage / People People
Have a nosey and apply now at brimstonehotel.co.uk/careers
Essential Skills & Experience Required for the Head Chef: • You will currently be a Head Chef (or strong Sous) • You will be a great communicator and have great man brimstone_host_SLE oct13.indd 1 management skills. A busy, seasonal café located in the village of Grasmere • You will have good hygiene awareness and be able to is looking for manage consistency
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FULL OR PART TIME CAFÉ STAFF
Salary £27-£30k plus tips.
Previous restaurant or customer service experience is preferred. We offer good rates of pay and flexible day-time hours (both weekdays and weekends). Please call Jamie on 07833 358928 or email teagardens@live.com
Briery Wood
Country House Hotel & Restaurant Windermere, Lake District Part of Lake District Country Hotels.
PART TIME FRONT OF HOUSE & HOUSEKEEPING
We are looking for an outgoing & friendly person with good customer communication skills to join our dedicated team.
Winter Staff Required The Yewdale Inn, Coniston
Permanent and Temporary, Full time and Part time, to fulfil a range of duties:
Housekeeping Bar Team • Café Team
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The job is a live out position only.
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Flexible hours working mornings & evenings, Staff uniform provided and all meals on duty.
FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING
We require a person to work in this department. 5 mornings 35 hours a week. Please apply by e-mail ONLY with a CV and covering letter to Roger Benson roger@brierywood.co.uk
www.brierywood.co.uk
Hours and Remuneration negotiable depending on experience. Accommodation available for the right applicants. Please contact Susie Hart on 015394 41280 or email CV to susie@yewdaleinn.com
Housekeeping Assistant Cragwood Country House Hotel are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our award winning team. Straight shifts, 35 – 40 hours per week. Live out – uniform provided – meals on duty.
Applegarth Villa & Restaurant WINDERMERE
Weekend General Assistant
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 2.30pm and 7pm –10pm.
Waiter/ess required for nights 6pm until 10pm.
If you are keen to join our team, or would like some more information, please email Albert Waldon, Hotel Manager: albert@cragwoodhotel.co.uk CRAGWOOD COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Windermere, Cumbria 015394 88177
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For more information or for an informal chat either contact Dawid Croukamp at Avanti on 015242 73500 or email your CV to baravanti@hotmail.co.uk
We are looking for hard-working, outgoing and friendly people to join our team!
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Hotel & Catering
£8.50 per hour for both positions. Send C.V to info@lakesapplegarth.co.uk or call 015394 432066
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General Vacancies
The Albert Bowness-on-Windermere
We are currently looking to expand our team:
- Supervisor - Junior Sous Chef -
Due to continued growth South Lakes Services are seeking dedicated team members to take over a number of new accounts whilst at the same time help drive our business forward.
Great rates of pay, full/part time positions available If you interested contact us by email thealbertbowness@hotmail.co.uk Or phone 015394 43241 and ask for Paul or Charlie
Holiday Properties Support Supervisor
Working alongside our Properties Manager you will learn our business inside out. This is a hands on cleaning role that will also see you managing and supervising cleaning staff. You will be responsible for staff inductions, training, and cleaning quality standards.
New Employment Opportunities Sedbergh School are seeking motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join the new expanding Hospitality and Support Services Teams. The following positions are available from September/October:
Chef Catering Assistants (various shifts) 2 Cleaners Sedbergh School offers: • Generous remuneration; • Benefits, including contributory pension scheme with life cover; • Staff benefits package, including store discount cards; • Use of the School´s sports facilities, including the indoor swimming pool Please do call Maria Gallego-Calderon on 015396 20303 if you would like to know more about any of the above positions that are available. An application form can be obtained by: • Downloading from our webpage: www.sedberghschool.org/senior/Information/Vacancies • Emailing Maria: hradmin@sedberghschool.org • By calling in to the Sedbergh School Bursary or telephoning 015396 20303
• Vehicle and driving licence essential • Supervisory experience • 30/40 hours per week (including Saturdays)
Cleaning Support Supervisor
Working alongside our cleaning manager you will learn our business inside out, and be available to help train and grow the business. This is a hands on cleaning position predominantly working Monday—Friday, afternoons and early evenings depending on work demand.
• Vehicle and driving licence essential. • All applicants must undergo DBS check. • 30/40 hours per week good rates of pay.
Holiday Property Cleaners
Like cleaning? Take pride in your work?...then why not join our expanding team of holiday property cleaners, cleaning and preparing a wide range of different holiday properties throughout the area. Change over days Friday’s, Saturday’s and Monday’s 10.00am – 4.00pm but other hours and contracts available to suit. All equipment, uniform and training supplied. (Please note this is cleaning only position no laundry required, all done on site). Own vehicle essential.
For more information call 015395 36956 www.southlakesservices.com
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
General Vacancies
Resident Warden
Goodly Dale Cottage Homes The Trustees of Goodly Dale Cottage Homes are looking for a full time Resident Warden to run the Cottages on their behalf. The 20 cottages are on a large open site between Bowness and Windermere. Together with the Deputy Warden, the Warden will be responsible for providing 24 hour cover for the residents. A keen, energetic individual is required, who will have good interpersonal skills to oversee and where necessary, help the residents and liaise and report to the trustees on a regular basis. Most of the residents are of retirement age but no nursing skills are required although First Aid skills would be desirable.
Full time or Part time Sales & Customer Service Advisors
(including weekend working) – Windermere and Keswick We’re looking for confident and dynamic individuals to join our Sales & Customer Service team. With experience in sales and service delivery you’ll be ideally placed as the first point of contact for Lakelovers holidaymakers. The ideal candidates will be resilient and determined with a keen focus on delivering results and providing best-in-class customer service; a flexible attitude to working between our Windermere and Keswick offices would be preferred. For both roles please visit our website for full job specifications –
www.lakelovers.co.uk/about-us/careers
In the first instance please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lakelovers.co.uk Closing date for all applications – Tuesday 27th September.
It is a requirement of the job that the person appointed must live on site. For an Application Form, and full details of the post, please apply in your own handwriting to Neil Slater, Goodly Dale Cottage Homes, c/o Taylor Robertson & Willett Ltd, 95 King St, Lancaster LA1 1RH Closing Date for completed application forms: 10th October Goodly Dale Cottage Homes is a registered charity number: 247105 and a member of The Almshouse Association.
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General Vacancies
Finance Technician
Part Time - 16 hours per week Based – 48 Stramongate, Kendal Point 10- Point 12 (£8.99 - £9.63) per hour Due to growth the Finance Department based at Oaklea’s Stramongate office in Kendal are looking to appoint an additional Finance Technician on a part time basis for 16 hours per week. The successful candidate will need to be accurate, a fast learner, flexible and enjoy a varied job in a busy office environment. Key Responsibilities Work within the Finance office to ensure appropriate financial systems are in place to effectively and accurately monitor and record the income and expenditure of the organisation. Support the Senior Finance Technicians in ensuring all financial issues are effectively resolved. Ensure that deadlines for the input of income and expenditure are met in order for the Finance Manager to run accurate and timely Management Accounts. Experience Required
• Generating sales invoices, allocation of monies and debt chasing • Recording of bank and cash account transactions • Reconciliation of cash accounts • Handle incoming calls and enquiries within the department • Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel spreadsheets • Experience working with accounts software preferably Access Dimensions • Have the ability to multitask and prioritise your own workload, work well under pressure and to deadlines. For an informal chat call Caroline on 01539 735025. For an application pack call HR on 01539 735025, send your CV to hr@oakleatrust.co.uk or apply online at www.oakleatrust.co.uk/jobs Further details are available at www.oakleatrust.co.uk/jobs Closing date: Friday 30th September 12:00 (Noon)
Our College is situated in Kendal, Cumbria on the edge of the stunning Lake District, a beautiful area in which to work.
Lecturer Sport and Fitness Full time Permanent Position Salary £24,120 to £30,559
The College is looking for an experienced lecturer to deliver high quality teaching and learning. An understanding of BTECs would be advantagous, as would an assessor qualification.
Catering Assistant
Full Time Maternity Cover for approximately 10 months - Salary £15,328 You will work throughout the Hospitality department including catering classes, training kitchens and the Cafe ensuring timely distribution of goods whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness,hygiene and customer service.
Assessor in Project Management
Initially a 0.5 temporary contract £24,841 to £27,147 pro rata The role involves coaching, mentoring and assessing groups towards the achievement of a vocational Apprenticeship programme in Project Management. Candidates should ideally hold a Degree, Higher Education Qualification in Project Management, qualification in Project Management or significant industry experience in areas to be assessed. Kendal College offers excellent holidays, pension scheme and health care cash back scheme. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. All applicants must complete a Kendal College application form.
LDA CLEANING SERVICES ltd REQUIRE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY CLEANERS 10:00am-4:30pm (52 WEEKS A YEAR NOT JUST SEASONAL), EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL, FULL TRAINING GIVEN.
For further details and an application form please refer to the College website: www.kendal.ac.uk or telephone Louise Shrapnel on 01539 814705 Kendal College is committed to equal opportunities
APPLICANTS MUST BE HARD WORKING, RELIABLE AND ABLE TO WORK AS PART OF A TEAM. RATE OF PAY £8/hrs + TRAVEL EXPENSES PLEASE CONTACT ISOBEL ON 07896 261348
Trade Counter Sales Person / Driver
We are looking for two new members of staff to work in a busy Trade outlet, helping us maximise both Counter Sales and Customer Deliveries. Essential requirements include; Full current driving licence; a polite, positive and helpful manner to customers; fully computer literate with a willingness to learn new skills. Excellent rates of pay, 42.5 hrs/week, 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays, staff pension scheme and good staff discount scheme. Please apply IN WRITING to Mr S Spencer, Depot Manager, Kendal Paints, Mintsfeet Road South, KENDAL LA9 6NG Or by email to steve.spencer@bromboroughpaints.co.uk
Sales Consultant £30k OTE
Answering to the Sales Manager, our Sales Consultants are responsible for winning new business in a competitive environment, based on Price, Environmental Compliance, Reliability and our comprehensive Price Pledge. You will cover from the South Lakes to Lancaster. B2B Sales Experience would be beneficial, although for the right candidate full training will be given and for this role, a positive, dynamic attitude is more inportant than experience. Working Hours are 35 hours per week, 9 to 5. The position comes with an Excellent Remuneration Package: High Basic Salary + Commission and Company Car/Car Allowance. Apply with a CV to donna@maxrecycle.com
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Sales Advisor
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and hardworking full time/part time sales advisor. The individual will join the dedicated team in our boutique style menswear and womenswear store in Bowness on Windermere, and work to exceed the high level of customer service and attention to detail demanded by our store. We look for members of staff with a passion for product and a love for retail. Responsibilites will include: - Provide a superior customer service. - Deliver a first-class shopping experience at all times. - Assisting with both in store and window visual merchandising displays. - Developing a sound knowledge of designer brands and commercial practices. - Assist with the picking of web stock. - Work to proactively build on the favourable reputation of the MorsePoint Good rates of pay! Please pop in to our store or email a recently updated CV to: info@morsepoint.co.uk For information about the store please see our website www.morsepoint.co.uk MorsePoint Designer Clothing, Victoria Buildings, Royal Square, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3ED Tel.015394 43750 / Mob.07704 307344
height safety specialists
Kendal
Sewing Machinist Manufacturing high quality height safety equipment. Experience of industrial sewing required. Full additional training will be provided.
Peter Hall & Son Ltd was established in 1972, and offers the best in award-winning furnituremaking, conservation services, upholstery, and wood-turned gift items, all made at the workshops in Staveley, between Kendal and Windermere.
INTERIOR DESIGNER They are looking for an Interior Designer to join their sales and design team in Windermere. They are looking to recruit an individual who can demonstrate initiative; a creative flair that blends with the existing sophisticated style of the company; and a huge amount of passion for customer service and sales. As a company, they are highly driven to retain their customers, and to ensure that the expectations of those customers are constantly exceeded. Therefore, the ability confidently and easily to develop a rapport with people is essential. As this role involves a mix of customer communication, processing of orders, and the overseeing of projects, the ideal candidate will also be organised, thorough and efficient. Enthusiasm is essential, as are self-motivation, and a willingness to learn from and participate with the other departments of the business. An affinity and passion for fabrics and soft furnishings is essential for the position. Although the hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm, a flexible working pattern will be required with some work outside of these hours when needed, to ensure that the best service is offered, and that deadlines are met. Salary will be dependent upon experience. 21 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays and the time between Christmas and New Year. As per current legislation, you will automatically be enrolled into the company NEST pension scheme. To apply, please send your CV and contact details to to Fiona High, Peter Hall & Son Ltd, Danes Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9PL or email: info@peter-hall.co.uk
SALES ASSISTANT Peter Hall Windermere boutique are looking for a keen sales assistant to join their team. The position is well suited to somebody with a creative passion for interior styling as much as to help our clients purchase the things that will make them happy. Candidates will have the opportunity of working within a vibrant and exciting family business and dealing with some of the finest and most exciting furnishings and lifestyle accessories in the UK. Applicants must be friendly, polite and have plenty of common sense! Excellent communication skills are essential. We require enthusiasm and a motivation to make every day count. Successful candidates will represent the brand of Peter Hall & Son with a professional attitude and dedication to five star customer service. The hours for this position are 30 hours per week including weekends. Salary will be dependent upon experience. 21 days holiday per year pro rata, plus the bank holiday days we close between Christmas and New Year. As per current legislation, you will automatically be enrolled into the company NEST pension scheme. To apply, please send your CV and contact details to Becca Hall, Peter Hall & Son Ltd, 25 Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BJ or email: becca@peter-hall.co.uk
work for
Sales Administrator Varied work in busy office providing specialist height safety products and training to clients across the UK and overseas. Must be computer literate with good telephone manner. Sales experience desirable. Closing date: 26th September To apply visit website or send CV and covering letter to hr@heightec.com
www.heightec.com 01539 728866
Lakeland is home to the extraordinary It’s a place where innovative cookware and inspirational homewares go hand in hand with passionate people and exceptional service. It started as a small family business in a garage in Windermere and now boasts 69 stores nationwide and overseas franchise stores. Come and develop your skills and career in a respected, thriving family owned company that nurtures its colleagues and cares about its customers. We have the following opportunities available: • Merchandiser – Buying Department – Windermere – 39 hours permanent
Property Administrator
Mint Homes are a successful, independent internet-based letting agent. We offer an end-to-end service and pride ourselves on providing a friendly and efficient service to our landlords and tenants. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our busy team. Our ideal applicant will have exceptional organisational skills, an ability to trouble shoot and solve problems and have a proven track record in multi-tasking. You do not need a background in lettings but an interest is important. The most valuable qualities we are looking for are: • Good attention to detail • Ability to stay calm under pressure • Methodical and thorough approach to work • Organised • Good computer knowledge • Good at juggling tasks and prioritising • A great team player • A desire to show initiative This part time role will initially be 5 hours per day, (Mon-Fri) but flexibility is a must. £8.00 per hour. If you think that you have the skills we need, please email a CV and covering letter to krysia@mint-homes.co.uk. Closing date: 30 September at 5pm.
• Distribution Centre Colleagues – Kendal – 39 / 32 / 20 / 16 hours / 35 hour night contract fixed term approx. 3 months • Cleaning Colleagues – Kendal – 12 hours permanent • Retail Colleagues – Windermere – 16 hour fixed term Our success is due to hard work and a belief that it’s our core values that make Lakeland an extraordinary place to work and shop. We’d love you to join Lakeland so if you want to be part of this motivated, exciting team, apply now. To find out more and apply, please visit www.workforlakeland.co.uk Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BQ
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General Vacancies continued...
We have various vacancies across our stores in Ambleside & Bowness:
P/T Sales Staff
LEONARD CHESHIRE HOME
Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Ambleside Please call 01539 432 921
HOLEHIRD
F/T Supervisor and P/T Sales
LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT CARE STAFF REQUIRED
EWM @ Hayes Ambleside Please call 01539 431 852
P/T Sales Staff
Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Bowness Please call 01539 446 126
Weekend Staff
Pitlochry Knitwear Bowness Please call 01539 441 167
Volunteers Wanted Are you caring and compassionate? Are you a good listener? Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? We need people who can provide support as Peer Mentors (1-to-1 support) and help out at our Drop-ins in Kendal, Grange, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Milnthorpe. Or maybe you can give some time more occasionally? If so, maybe getting involved in our community fundraising efforts would suit you better? Contact Freddie van Gulik for further details, stating which area you are interested in: 01539 740 591 / 07715 666 414 / fvangulik@slmind.org
HOLEHIRD HAS RECENTLY ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING RATINGS BY THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSIONERS (CQC) Are you looking to embark on a career in the Health Care Sector or simply fancy a change? Gain knowledge and experiences expected by the teaching bodies with us! We care for younger adults with a wide range of complex medical conditions including brain and spinal injuries, and long-term medical conditions. Our ongoing training and support programme does give you the ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience whilst making a difference to individuals needing your help!
• WE OFFER A NEW ATTRACTIVE HOURLY RATE OF PAY (WELL ABOVE THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE). • SOME ACCOMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME STAFF. • AN ADDITIONAL 20% FOR UNSOCIABLE HOURS WORKED. • GENEROUS HOLIDAY ALLOWANCE. • PENSION SCHEME • HEALTH BENEFITS We are currently looking to recruit care support workers for full time days or part time, and for regular nights. We offer an hourly rate of £7.50. Our unsociable or weekend hourly rate is £9.00. Occasional hours (bank work) is also available (at enhanced rate of pay). To find out more about the work we do, look online at:
www.holehirdcarehome.co.uk
Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post. To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD4756. If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number.
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO FIND FOSTER CARERS FOR CHILDREN IN THE NORTH WEST A region-wide recruitment campaign launched last Monday to highlight the need for more than 700 new Local Authority fostering households across the North West, inviting local people to do something incredible for children looked after in their area. Cumbria County Council is one of 23 local authorities backing the #youcanfoster campaign which aims to meet the ambitious target for new carers. The campaign is setting out to dispel some of the out-dated misconceptions about children in foster care and who is eligible to foster - and attract more people to step forward and find out more. Across England around 52,000 children and young people are in foster placements, 9,000 of them in the North West* and 497 in Cumbria. Around 3,400 families foster for their local authority**, in Cumbria the county council already supports over 230 foster homes but more are urgently needed. For the vast majority of children looked after, a foster home can provide the stability and support needed for them to secure a better future. The campaign launched today is intended to help meet the challenge of replacing foster carers leaving due to retirement and natural turnover and an increase in the numbers of children looked after. In Cumbria, every year around 12 per cent of foster carers leave the service due to retirement so there is a constant need to recruit new foster carers. Wendy Towers who fosters for Cumbria County Council with her husband Lee said: “We got into foster care 5 years ago and we haven’t looked back. It breaks my heart to think that there are so many children out there without the loving and secure home they deserve. Fostering is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. “If you’re thinking about fostering, then go for it! Pick up the phone today to find out more, support is always available from other foster carers and social workers so you won’t have to go it alone.”
Cllr Anne Burns, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “The council was keen to lend its support to the You Can Foster campaign, working in partnership with our neighbouring Local Authorities we are urging local people and families to step forward to find out more about the rewards of fostering. “If you are interested in fostering then we’re here to help, we already support well over 200 foster families in Cumbria but with more children needing supportive foster families there is always a need for more people to join in. “If you’re considering fostering don’t rule yourself out, contact us to find out more, you could make the difference for a child looked after in Cumbria.” Cumbria would particularly like to recruit foster carers who are able to care for: • Brothers and sisters. • Older children and young people – over half of all Looked After Children are 10 or older. • Children who need a long term permanent home with foster carers. • Children with complex or additional needs including behaviour that challenges – this includes the need for ‘short break’ carers (carers providing a variety of different types of part-time care. Stays for anything from a few hours each week to a couple of weekends each month, giving their own family or their full time foster carers a break). • Children and young people who need to become Looked After in an emergency helping to ensure as far as possible that young people and children entering accommodation in an emergency are placed within Cumbria whilst longer term plans are made. Without more foster carers coming forward some children may find themselves living a long way from family, school and friends or being split up from brothers and sisters.
For more information about fostering with Cumbria County Council please visit http://youcanfoster.org/cumbria or call 0303 333 1216 to speak to a member of our supportive Fostering Team.
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