Advanced Practice Lead (Internal)
*Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £48,738 to £49,817 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Temporary (12 months)
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit an experienced, confident, and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Advanced Practice Leads Team. This post is for an initial 12 month period. If you are interested in applying, please discuss the opportunity with your line manager to ensure you can be released from your current role. The post will be based in either Carlisle or Workington.
You will work as part of a small team of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists under the supervision of the Professional Practice Lead for Social Work. The team works under the direction of the Principal Social Worker and in close collaboration with the Principal Occupational Therapist. We play a central role in supporting Adult Social Care to deliver its Achieving Excellence Plan and maintain readiness for CQC assurance.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker with the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to help develop and maintain high standards of practice across Adult Social Care. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, promote a positive culture within the organisation, and be passionate about improving practice and outcomes for adults and carers.
The role includes a range of practice development activities, such as contributing to service development projects, developing best practice guidance and facilitating learning events. The post also has a key role in quality assurance and governance activities, helping to evidence good practice, drive continuous improvement, and demonstrate impact.
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 Leanne Crosswell by email at [email protected]
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:Enhanced DBS check with a 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
- 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 & 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
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
- Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026
- Interview date: Wednesday 21st October, Cumbria House, Carlisle
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