Job reference REQ00000018334
Date posted 13/05/2025
Application closing date: Blank
Location: CARLISLE
Salary: £41,511 to £42,708 per annum
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Attachments: Blank
Job description
Job Title: Enhanced Practitioner
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Salary: £41,511 to £42,708
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
To work as a highly capable practitioner assessing and delivering on complex and high risk cases in a locality or district team. To recommend appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for members of the public in Cumbria who have social care needs and to advise on developing and implementing care/support programmes for individuals, groups and communities.
The post holder will have significant autonomy to manage a complex and high risk caseload and take decisions based on current best practice, aspects of risk management and approaches which provide optimum levels of empowerment and independence to the customers. The enhanced practitioner will have specialist knowledge within their field, exercise sound judgement in contentious or highly unpredictable situations, and offer innovative solution-focused approaches. A ‘re-ablement’ approach should be used to maximise the individual’s potential. This post will require a sound knowledge and understanding of other agencies and resources within the District, and utilise these to achieve the most effective outcomes.
The post holder is also expected to case supervise others within the same profession and to work effectively with internal and external partners.
Who we’re looking for
We’re 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’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Carmen Smith by email at Carmen.Smith@cumberland.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.
Please note 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, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Employer 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 either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.
Additional Information
Please read the supporting information: Post Specification
For more information, visit our Careers site to find out more about:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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