Overview
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £42,839 - £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Social Worker and help shape the future of adult social care across our communities. We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our Long-Term Assessment and Review Teams, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Every day, you’ll make a tangible difference, carrying out strengths-based assessments, supporting safe and timely hospital discharges, and empowering individuals to live as independently as possible. This is a rewarding and varied role, where you’ll collaborate across health, social care, and community services to design support plans that create real, lasting impact.
You’ll bring a recognised Social Work qualification, professional registration, and solid post-qualification experience. In return, we’ll offer you a supportive, forward-thinking team, excellent opportunities for professional development, flexible working options, and the chance to help drive innovative, strengths-based practice throughout Cumbria. This role is permanent and offers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who truly lives our values, ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. These principles guide everything we do, from supporting individuals to transforming local services. You don’t need to be perfect — we value potential as much as experience, and we’ll support you to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive in your career. Make sure to check the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
If you’d like to know more or arrange an informal chat before applying, please contact Bridie Nicholson at: Bridie.Nicholson@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Adults. Please note: this post involves regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for anyone barred from such activity to apply.
Guaranteed Interviews
We’re proud to offer guaranteed interviews to the following applicants (as long as you meet the essential criteria):
* People who consider themselves disabled (Equality Act 2010)
* Care-experienced individuals aged 24 and under
* Armed Forces veterans whose last long-term employer was the Armed Forces
If you’d like to be considered under this scheme, select “yes” to the relevant question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life stages. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting your hiring manager or our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. We’ll always listen and do our best to support your needs.
Application and Interview Information
This is a rolling advert, meaning applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date once a suitable candidate is appointed.
Post Specification
* Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
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* About Cumberland Council
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