Continuing Health Care and Joint Funding Lead WMF2067e

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 14/05/2025 Application closing date 08/06/2025 Location Various Locations Salary £55,119 - £57,362 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Continuing Health Care and Joint Funding Lead WMF2067e

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Adult Social Care team as our Continuing Health Care and Joint Funding Lead. This crucial role will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across the service in relation to Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Joint Funding, and Section 117 responsibilities. The postholder will work closely with a wide range of partners-including NHS trusts, commissioning bodies, other local authorities, independent providers, and internal teams-to develop effective and collaborative working relationships that support high-quality, person-centred care. This specialist role will involve expert case management oversight, interpretation of legislation to shape operational policy, and leading on the resolution of complex funding disputes, ensuring appropriate recovery of costs and adherence to national and legal frameworks.

The successful candidate will represent Westmorland & Furness at a senior level in both internal and external forums, promoting joint working, consistent standards, and effective commissioning of services. A key part of the role involves supporting the development and delivery of best practice through training, tools, and systems that enhance team performance and service outcomes. With a strong focus on inclusivity and strengths-based practice, this role will cultivate a positive and transparent team culture, provide visible leadership and contribute to the continuous improvement of operational delivery across the directorate.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated professional to join our team in this pivotal leadership role. You will bring a strong track record in leadership, with the ability to manage change, maintain service continuity, and drive excellence in a complex and dynamic environment. Your knowledge of the National Framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care alongside an in-depth understanding of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act, will be crucial to this role. You will also have a clear understanding of the legal, financial, and political landscape of public sector management. Strong partnership and multi-agency working skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to co-production with service users and carers are essential. You will also demonstrate sound judgement in high-pressure situations, strong project and financial management capabilities, and a passion for delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th June 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.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK .

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 a Children's and Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and 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 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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.