Support Worker Vacancies - Inglewood Residential Home

Cumberland Council

Location(s): Inglewood Residential Home, Wigton

Hourly Rate: £12.38 (£12.88 with supplement)

A market supplement of £0.50p per hour is also attached to this role and is included in the advertised hourly rate. This will be applied to both your basic salary and to any additional hours.

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Available Hours: Find a role that fits around you, we have a number of opportunities for Support Workers to join our Team at Inglewood.

Variety of hours available ranging from 16 – 28hrs, including Bank and Relief positions (0 hour positions)

Apply below and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss our current vacancies in more detail.

About this opportunity

Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams, making a difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Cumberland team at Inglewood, as Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.

About the role

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

About Our Home

Inglewood Residential Home is a multi-award-winning home in Cumbria which has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ by CQC. Inglewood provides a safe, caring and home from home environment for up to 39 residents with complex health care needs. Situated close to all facilities in the market town of Wigton, we offer respite and residential care for those who are elderly, frail or have dementia. The site is also a hub within the local community which is used as a base by external groups and provides day care services.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm – 7.30am (nights), over 7 days, 365 day a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

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.

Application and Interview information

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to help you find the right role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLY HERE

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

2 x Project Leads – Capital Programme – CMB870e

Cumberland Council

Location(s): Parkhouse Building - Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £44,428 - £45,441

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within our friendly Capital Programme team for 4 experienced Project Leads to join us to support a range of projects, with a particular focus on public realm and highways projects. These roles represent an opportunity to make a real difference to our economy and communities by delivering highway improvements, public realm schemes and cycling/walking infrastructure, as well as a wider range of potential projects in future.

These are key posts within the Capital Programme Team, which is responsible for the delivery of £100m+ of work annually. You are likely to be involved in developing business cases, procuring, and managing contracts, developing plans and managing delivery through to completion.

About the role

Project Leads engage with internal and external stakeholders across Cumbria’s communities, the council’s directorates, and other organisations and partners to ensure that the infrastructure delivered meets the need of the county’s stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who will procure expert designers and construction partners through the council’s procurement frameworks and manage them through the design and construction phases of your projects.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in a fun and fast paced team, then get in touch as we would love to hear from you!

If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Caroline Patterson on 0779 504 4720 or Wendy Devlin on 07827 367 023.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 29th May 2024

Proposed Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Hourly Rate: £12.38 (£12.88 with supplement)

A market supplement of £0.50p per hour is also attached to this role and is included in the advertised hourly rate. This will be applied to both your basic salary and to any additional hours.

The advertised hourly rate includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Location: Greta Gardens, Keswick

Available Hours:

24 hours per week

Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly, enthusiastic team, making a positive difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our motivated and supportive team at Greta Gardens, as a Support Worker within our Extra Care Service.

About Extra Care HousingEveryone living in Extra Care Housing has their own flat or apartment within a serviced building that also has some communal areas. We are there to provide support for those older adults that require some degree of care intervention to live as independently as they wish, in the way they choose.

About the role

As a Support Worker (Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. Depending on the needs of the person you may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging individuals to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

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 .

Application and Interview Information

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to help you find the right role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLY HERE

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Hourly Rate: £12.59 - £12.80 (£13.09 to £13.30 with supplement)

A market supplement of £0.50p per hour is also attached to this role and is included in the advertised hourly rate. This will be applied to both your basic salary and to any additional hours.

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Hours: We have a number of permanent opportunities available, ranging from 0 – 30 hours per week. We aim to work with candidates individually to find a role that suits you, so please apply below and a member of the Care Services Recruitment Team will be in touch soon!

Workbase: Our Overnight Team are based at West Cumbria House, Workington, and work across the Allerdale and Copeland are.

Care Services Cumberland’s Support at Home Service are looking for organised and hardworking people to join us as Support Workers for our Overnight Service.

Our Support at Home Service provides short term support for adults with wide ranging needs, enabling them to live as independently as possible, whilst also ensuring their safety and well-being. We are committed to working with them to achieve person centred outcomes, helping them to remain in their own homes within their local communities.

More about the role

As a support worker within the Overnights Team, you will follow a support plan which has been created through discussion with the person accessing the service, ensuring that they have choice and are always treated with dignity and respect.

You will provide personal, social, and emotional support to adults in the local community in a caring and compassionate way. This may include support with personal care requirements, assisting people to get in/out of bed, medication, and/or any other identified needs that have been agreed and incorporated in the plan.

You will work with that person to support them to improve their quality of life increase confidence and at all times promote independence.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for people who have experience of providing support, working in a person-centred manner and can deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidates will have a good knowledge of our service and will be able to treat each person as an individual, working with them to ensure their safety and dignity are always maintained.

Please note: There will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport, due to the geographical dispersal of the staff and people we support, throughout the Service.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

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.

Application and Interview information

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch shortly to discuss our recruitment process and current vacancies in more detail.

APPLY HERE

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Location(s): Workbase will be one of the below Residential Care Homes:

Burnrigg Court (Carlisle)

Moot Lodge (Brampton)

Eskdale House (Longtown)

Please note: Candidates will be expected to work across all three homes as and when required.

Hourly Rate: £12.88

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Available Hours*: 24 hours per week, as and when required across the above THREE locations.

*Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm – 7.30am (nights), over 7 days, 365 day a year

Contract: Fixed Term (up to 6 months)

Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams, making a difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Cumberland team as BANK Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

These Bank vacancies will involve working between THREE of our Cumberland Residential Care Homes - Burnrigg Court, Moot Lodge and Eskdale House.

This will give you the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in a number of different settings and have a varied and flexible working pattern.

These roles will also give you the chance to work with and meet lots of new people!

About the role

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging people to achieve or maintain independence.

Your role will be to support older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging and promoting good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then come and take the next step in your career with Cumberland Council.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

About Our Homes

Burnrigg Court is situated on the edge of Carlisle, is a newly built care home that can accommodate up to 60 residents, providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment to those who are physically frail and people with Dementia. The home is staffed by experienced and qualified people who understand the complex care needs of residents living with Dementia.

Moot Lodge is centrally located in the small town of Brampton in Market Square. The home providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment to those who are physically frail. The home is staffed by experienced and qualified people.

Eskdale House is situated in Longtown, the home provides 24-hour care and support for those who are physically frail and people with Dementia. The home is staffed by experienced and qualified people who understand the complex care needs of residents living with Dementia.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

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.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10th March 2024

Interview date(s): To be confirmed individually with shortlisted candidates.

Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to help you find the right role for you.

APPLY HERE

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Children’s Social Workers Opportunities – Carlisle & Workington

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,221 - £41,418 per annum

The advertised salaries includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this opportunity

We are seeking highly skilled and passionate Social Workers who are committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and their families within our community. We are committed to providing our Social Worker’s with high levels of support and working environments in which their practice can flourish.

Cumberland Council are a new Local Authority which means this is an extremely exciting time as we develop our services with passion, innovation and in collaboration with our workforce and community. It is really important to us that Cumberland is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future. Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, we aim to be Ambitious, Collaborative, Compassionate, Empowering, and Innovative.

We will give you dedicated support if you are considering relocation to Cumberland as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us.

What can we offer you! We offer a generous benefits package including:  

• Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration / renewal fees.
• A comprehensive induction that helps you settle in and get to know your team, service area and multi-agency partners. 
• We know that having a good work / life balance is important, that’s why we offer a number of different flexible working options such as 9 day fortnights, hybrid working and family-friendly work patterns such as flexible start and finish times.
• Bespoke training package that offers excellent training aimed at helping you to increase your knowledge and skills. We have training for those wanting to be practice educators and those interested in progressing to management and leaderships roles. We have links to research ambassador projects and encourage practitioners to undertaken research projects.
• You will receive an increased salary upon successful completion of your probationary period.
• We offer a mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Schemes are also available.
• Relocation packages are available with financial incentives of up to £8000. (Terms and conditions apply)
• You will have frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team who foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• You will have regular meetings with your Principal Social Worker via monthly drop ins and participation events where you will be able to share your good ideas, showcase good practice and have reflective discussions. 
• You will have regular reflective supervision with a highly skilled and experienced Team Manager alongside monthly group supervision.
• Celebration and recognition events to showcase the fantastic work of all our Social Workers & Social Care Workers; this includes yearly events to celebrate World Social Work Day, regular staff engagement events where we showcase good practice and achievements and frequently nominating members of staff for national awards.
• Strong Partnerships with Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria for the purposes of practice education and research.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
• Sickness Pay.
• Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.

Looking to return to practice and require Social Work England Restoration?  Get in touch with our Principal Social Worker today via lyndsey.smith@cumbria.gov.uk to discuss options for doing your 30 or 60 day placement.

If this sounds like you, and you share our passion, then please get in touch!

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion around guidance on applying for this role, please register your interest at the earliest opportunity and email ashleigh.johnston@cumbria.gov.uk or call 07824407730.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with our Principle Social Worker, Lyndsey Smith on lyndsey.smith@cumbria.gov.uk or 07827313848

Alternatively, you can send your CV or apply by using our application form which is available through the link below.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults and Children’s 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.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.

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Casual Housekeeping Assistant – CMB936e

Cumberland Council

Location(s): Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5UE

Contract: Zero hours Contract

Hours: Zero hours Contract

Salary: £23,500 pro rata

About this opportunity

We have the opportunity in our outdoor education centre for 2 Casual Housekeeping Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will be passionate about ensuring each person who stays with us has their dietary and comfort needs taken care of.

Our centre is situated close to the shores of Derwentwater, and provides a safe, caring and home-from-home environment for up to 73 guests.

As Casual Housekeeping Assistants, you will be involved in the preparation and serving of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and evening meals. You will also be involved in housekeeping and cleaning around the centres as required. Times of work are organised in line with group requirements e.g. you may work a breakfast and lunch shift, or come in to do an afternoon and early evening shift to assist with evening meals. Please note we operate over weekends and bank holidays.

You will be required to maintain the highest standards, completing paperwork, and ensuring adherence to Environmental Health & CC procedures.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, positive, and methodical. We have a small housekeeping team, but the role involves interaction with the wider team and the guests, children, and adults, so the right person will have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate well.

Joining our team is a great opportunity for people looking for a rewarding and challenging role as part of a motivated and friendly team. It’s also perfect for those looking to work in hospitality.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s 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/or Children.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: Closes every week on a Monday

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the supporting information:

Post specification

Role profile

Fostering Social Worker Cumberland Council

Location(s): West Cumbria house

Contract: Fixed term

Hours: 29 hours per week

Salary: 40,221 – 41,418

The West Fostering Team have a second position available for a Social Worker Level 5.5 for 4 days a week to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a busy team to provide support and supervision to Foster carers alongside assessment. Fostering is an essential role to allow children, who are unable to live with their usual care giver, a safe environment in the short or long term. Children need a safe home to develop and process the trauma and loss that is often involved in reasons for removal. The supervision and support of foster carers facilitated by Fostering Social Workers means that we foster and encourage supportive and therapeutic care. The successful candidate will have a key role in the training and supervision of foster carers to meet the complex needs of children.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 22/04/24

Interview date: 29/04/24

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the supporting information:

Post specification

Role profile

Location(s): Flexible on location, county-wide.

Contract: 1 x Fixed Term for 18 months

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,745 – £36,648

We are looking to increase our team, and have an opportunity for two highly motivated individuals to join our busy Housing Team as a Specialist Housing Technical Officer – Disabled Facilities Grants.

The role of Specialist Housing Technical Officer will sit within the Housing Team and is integral to the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants across the west and south Cumberland area. You will provide an essential service to enable customers to access grant funding to support them to remaining safe, well, and independent within their home for as long as is possible.

The post holder will hold a caseload and will provide a specialist technical and case management role that includes inspecting and assessing properties, preparing and costing schedules of work to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants, determine eligible work, working with customers, Occupational Therapists, Contractors, and other key external agencies.

We are therefore seeking two suitably qualified people with significant experience who are fully competent and can deliver the functions within the role profile.

You will need to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.

This post will be subject to a DBS – standard check.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 12th May 2024

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary Scale: £44,428 - £45,441 per annum

The advertised salaries includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate quality auditor to join us in the Children and Family Wellbeing Directorate at Cumberland Council.

In this role you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and enhancing the quality of services for children and families.

Working closely with our employees in the Children and Family Wellbeing Directorate, you'll conduct in-depth collaborate audits and assess the impact of practices on the lives of families and children. Your responsibilities will include obtaining feedback from children, families, and professional partners to ensure our services meet their needs effectively. Your contributions will inform practice improvements and workforce development activities, ensuring we continually strive for excellence in our services.

You will also have the opportunity to support practice development, present audit findings and share lessons learned with practitioners, managers, and senior leaders, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and learning within our organisation.

This is a strong career development opportunity for an individual with exceptional social work skills looking for the next challenge. You will be responsible for developing consistent and high standards of professional and managerial competence amongst all our employees.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and ensuring the quality of our services, we encourage you to apply.

What can we offer you! We offer a generous benefits package including:  

• Flexible Working: we operate on a Nine Day Fortnight work week within our Children & Families Teams with Hybrid Working, along with modern office workspace and flexibility to work within multiple offices across Cumberland.
• Relocation Package (up to £8,000).
• A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University & University of Cumbria.
• Access to award winning ICT Support.
• Mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults and Children’s 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.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 7th May 2024Interview date: 15th May 2024

Cumberland Council’s coaching program is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to excel in any interview scenario and offer guidance in any preparation that you may need to do. If you would like to have an informal discussion for this role, please get in touch at the earliest opportunity and email ashleigh.johnston@cumberland.gov.uk or call 07824407730.

For a discussion about the role please contact Assistant Director, Safeguarding and Quality, Paige Thomason via her PA, Pauline.flanagan@cumberland.gov.uk.

At Cumberland, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role we would encourage you to apply! You might just be the candidate we're looking for.

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