Overview
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Social Worker and make a real difference in adult social care.
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £42,839 - £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Social Worker and make a real difference in adult social care. We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced professional to join our Long-Term Assessment and Review teams. You’ll carry out strengths-based assessments, support safe hospital discharges, and help individuals achieve their most independent outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively across health, social care, and community sectors, shaping person-centred support plans that truly make an impact.
To succeed, you’ll need a recognised Social Work qualification, registration with the relevant professional body, and substantial post-qualification experience. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the chance to contribute to innovative, strengths-based practice across Cumbria.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
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 Bridie Nicholson by email at Bridie.Nicholson@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is Enhanced DBS with an Adults
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 applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, including:
* 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 we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a 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 contact the Resourcing Team at Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Application & Interview Information
* Closing date: 18 September 2025
* Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. You should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post & Careers Information
Please refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Post Specification
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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