Overview
Service Manager (Learning Disabilities) - CMB2048e at Cumberland Council. Job details include location in Carlisle or Workington, salary £65,873 to £68,775, 37 hours per week, permanent contract.
Job details
* Job reference: REQ00000018980
* Date posted: 26/09/2025
* Application closing date: 13/10/2025
* Location: Carlisle or Workington
* Salary: £65,873 to £68,775
* Contractual hours: 37
* Basis: Full time
* Job title: Service Manager (Learning Disabilities)
Location
Carlisle or Workington
Salary
£65,873 to £68,775
Hours
37
Contract
Permanent
Service Area Description
Learning Disability, Transition & Autism Team within the Health Care and Community Services Directorate. Assessment and support planning for children coming through transition, adults with Learning Disabilities and adults with autism within Adult Social Care.
Purpose of role
* To lead and manage the Learning disability, Transition and Autism team in 7 sites across the county. Working with staff, elected members, partners, and colleagues at all levels of the council to drive the development and successful delivery of the service.
* A key element of the role will be to challenge the way in which the council currently operates, taking an evidence-based approach to leading change that ensure services remain customer focussed, innovative and efficient.
* As a Service Manager, support the Assistant Director Social Care in formulating the strategic direction, priorities and plans for the service in line with Service and Corporate priorities.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We also emphasise potential over perfection and support growth in the role. Please review the post specification for essential criteria.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jonathan Ashworth by email at Jonathan.Ashworthcumberland.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check. 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.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, select Yes to the appropriate question during your application.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let the hiring manager or Resourcing Team know by emailing. We will listen and try to accommodate your needs.
Application information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
* Closing date: 13/10/2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. Apply well before the advised closing date.
Supporting information
* Post Specification
Additional information
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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