Job Title: Reablement Supervisor

Location: Allerdale and Copeland

Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

As part of a divisional team, supervise, train and support the work of Reablement Support

Workers in order to provide high quality, cost effective, co-ordinated and flexible episodes of

reablement to the people of Cumberland.

This role requires a driving licence.

 

Who we’re looking for

We’re 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.

We’re 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.

 

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - 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.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 & AdjustmentsWe’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 [email protected]. 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: 12/02/2026
• Interview date: TBC

 

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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re 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

Salary: £34,343 to £35,412 per annum (£27,919 to £28,712 pro rata equivalent)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Allerdale House, Workington

Contract: Temporary (12 months)

 

Service area description

 

The Central Business Function is a key part of the operational delivery of the Support at Home Service, and it is the central point of access for the service. The Support at Home service operates 24/7 and within these hours the Central Business Function operates from 0700 – 2300. The shifts within the team are a combination of 7-15:30, 12-20:00, 15:00 – 23:00 and 9-17:00.

 

The role of a Coordinator is to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of stakeholders including all of our customers, support staff, service users and their families.

 

You will be required to ensure the organisation of the service and the provision of co-ordinated and flexible support interventions by rostering support workers to ensure delivery of the support required.

 

About this opportunity

 

You will be responsible for operating the duty desk and dealing with all the phone calls, voicemail, emails, and alerts coming into the Central Business Function from both internal and external customers. The role requires reallocating day to day workloads to meet identified short term needs and emergencies, ensuring priority needs are covered as quickly and efficiently as possible and dealing with referrals into the service via different referral systems. You will also be creating rosters, administering payroll, support with gathering performance data and monitor the health, safety & welfare of all support workers.

 

Due to the nature of the service, the role is fast paced dealing with the day to day demands and

pressures ensuring key performance targets are met in relation to dealing with referrals and being responsive to setting up new service users in a timely manner.

 

Who we’re looking for

We’re 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.

 

If you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast paced environment, can think on your feet and enjoy problem solving – this could be the role for you!

 

We’re 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 Lyn Marriott by email at [email protected]

 

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).

 

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

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 [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Application and Interview information

 

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 23/02/2026
• Interview date: Week of 2nd March

 

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re 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

 

Location:        Longtown Library, Lochinvar Centre, Longtown, CA6 5UG & Carlisle Library, 11 Globe Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8NX

Salary:            £25,989 per annum (£14,224 pro rata equivalent)

Hours:            20.25 hours per week

Contract:        Permanent

 

Mon:               12.45 – 5         (Longtown)Tues:             9 – 5.30           (Carlisle)Wed:               9.45 – 2           (Longtown)

Fri:                  12.45 – 5         (Longtown)

 

About the team and the Role

We’re excited to offer a part-time opportunity to join our dedicated team at Cumberland Libraries. As a Library Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of a vibrant community space, helping to deliver essential services and engaging activities to people of all ages.This is a fantastic role for someone enthusiastic, community-minded, and eager to contribute to the development and daily operations of our much-loved local libraries.

As a Library Assistant, you will:

• Support the smooth day-to-day running.
• Provide friendly, helpful service to all visitors.
• Assist customers with borrowing, digital resources, and public computer use.
• Deliver and support a range of events and activities — from early years sessions like Rhyme Time to digital skills workshops and local history talks.
• Create engaging displays
• Promote library services, signposting and contribute to new community-focused initiatives.

 

Branch Library Responsibilities

• Primarily lone working
• Key holder duties
• Cash handling and banking
• Health & Safety responsibilities
• Reporting and communicating with off-site managers

 

About You

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence using ICT systems and helping others with basic digital tasks.
• Experience working with the public.
• A pro-active approach to working with children and teenagers. The successful candidate will be expected to actively promote literacy and reading to young people through delivery of story-times and book-linked events and promotions.
• Confidence to problem solve and deal with challenging behaviour.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• An understanding of the important role libraries play in local communities.

We’re 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.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 & AdjustmentsWe’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 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 [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen, and we’ll 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: 15/02/2026
• Interview date: week commencing 23/02/2026  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re 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