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!
* Salary: £42,839 - £44,075 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Carlisle and Workington
* Contract: Permanent
Role context and responsibilities
As a Social Worker within a Support and Protect Team you will carry out 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. Many of our Social Workers say this is the best part of their job.
We are rated Good by OFSTED and are building on our existing success to strive for excellence.
Feedback / Staff Testimonials
* Staff unanimously report that there is a real buzz about working in Cumberland. They feel energised, valued and listened to
* OFSTED 2024
* The support I receive from the management and the whole team is amazing
* Cared for Team Social Worker
* My Team Manager is one of the most knowledgeable, organised, thoughtful and supportive managers that I have ever come across. Her determination for positive outcomes and hard-working attitude is infectious
* Support and Protect Social Worker
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 review 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 Lyndsey Smith by email at Lyndsey.Smith@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check is Enhanced DBS 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.
Guaranteed Interviews
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 also 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 listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 16 September 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Post Specification
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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