Job details
Job reference REQ00000019096
Date posted 22/10/2025
Application closing date 12/11/2025
Location CARLISLE & WORKINGTON
Salary £32,061 to £32,597 per annum
Package Blank
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Health and Wellbeing Officer - CMB2112e
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary (18 months)
About This Opportunity
As a Health and Wellbeing Officer, youll help people across Cumbria live healthier, happier lives. Youll work with individuals aged 16 and over, as well as their families and communities, to make positive changes and reduce the need for formal support services.
You Will
* Help people set and reach their health and wellbeing goals
* Focus on communities that face more health challenges
* Support people to make changes in their lifestyle, relationships, and finances
* Build confidence and independence
* Encourage people to connect with local groups and activities
* Work with other services to find practical alternatives to formal support
Youll also help people already receiving statutory support to move towards more community-based or independent living when possible.
In times of disease outbreaks or pandemics, youll support the Public Health team by helping to trace contacts. This includes:
* Speaking with people who have tested positive and their contacts
* Giving advice and guidance
* Recording important information
* Working with other agencies to help stop the spread
* Reporting any complex or safeguarding issues
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.
Were 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 Kirsty Mills by email at
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Childrens and Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and 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 Children.
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
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Leader 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. While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 12/11/2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre 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
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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