About This Opportunity
The Welfare Advice Service is part ofand supports the work of the Homeless Prevention and Accommodation Services in Carlisle in meeting its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996, Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Job Details
* Internal Applicants Only
* Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Civic Centre, Carlisle
* Contract: Permanent
Role Purpose
To assistthe Welfare Advice Services Managerinprovidinghigh quality, confidential,welfare advice servicestoallresidentswithin the Carlisle locality area.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Karen Shields by email at Karen.Shields@cumberland.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/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
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 27/05/2026
* Interview date: TBC
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