Job title and employer
Social Worker - Level 3 (x9) CMB1993e role at Cumberland Council
Base pay and working details
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle and Workington
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? Do you want to work within a team that makes a real difference to the lives of children? If so, we would love to hear from you!
As a Social Worker within a Support and Protect Team you will have opportunities to complete assessments, drive plans for children and families, and lead on court work and care planning. You will have regular opportunities to complete creative direct work with children and young people to capture their voice and advocate for them.
We are rated good by OFSTED; it is an exciting time to join us as we build on our success and strive for excellence.
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 and deliver excellent public services.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Please review the post specification for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lyndsey Smith by email at Lyndsey.Smith@cumbria.gov.uk.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and 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.
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants, as long as your application demonstrates 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 the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. Adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, but we’ll listen and try to accommodate your needs.
Application and interview information
Interview date: TBC
Closing information: Please note this role may close early subject to demand. Apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post Specification and Careers site references are provided for additional information.
Additional information
Relevant links:
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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