Location: Carlisle &
Workington
Salary: £47,181 - £48,226 per
annum
Hours: 37 hours per
week
Contract: Permanent
About this
opportunityCumberland Council
is seeking a dedicated Advanced
Practitioner to support and develop best practice across
our Childrens Services teams. In this pivotal role, youll
provide expert guidance on complex and high-risk cases, mentor
and coach colleagues, and lead on quality assurance and
reflective practice.
Were looking for someone with a recognised
social work qualification (CQSW/CSS/DipSW), and substantial
experience in child protection and family work. Youll be
confident in multi-agency collaboration, risk management, and
supporting the development of others, including ASYE
practitioners. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real
impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking
environment.
This role is available on a permanent
basis.
Cumberland Council
is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens
Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to
providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted
recognised that staff unanimously report a real buzz about
working in Cumberland and that they feel energised, valued and
listened to, observing that leaders have established a strong
Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of.
Who were
looking forWere 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 Terry Preston by email at terry.preston@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS
ChecksThis role requires a DBS
check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check
with a Childrens Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in
regulated activity with 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
Children.
Guaranteed InterviewsWe 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 & AdjustmentsWere dedicated to enhancing the
diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud
Disability Confident Employer 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 arent always guaranteed, well always listen
and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and
Interview information
Closing
date: 12th August 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: