Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Temporary (18 months)

About this opportunity

As a Health and Wellbeing Officer, you’ll help people across Cumbria live healthier, happier lives. You’ll work with individuals aged 16 and over, as well as their families and communities, to make positive changes and reduce the need for formal support services.

You will:

• Help people set and reach their health and wellbeing goals
• Focus on communities that face more health challenges
• Support people to make changes in their lifestyle, relationships, and finances
• Build confidence and independence
• Encourage people to connect with local groups and activities
• Work with other services to find practical alternatives to formal support

You’ll also help people already receiving statutory support to move towards more community-based or independent living when possible.

In times of disease outbreaks or pandemics, you’ll support the Public Health team by helping to trace contacts. This includes:

• Speaking with people who have tested positive and their contacts
• Giving advice and guidance
• Recording important information
• Working with other agencies to help stop the spread
• Reporting any complex or safeguarding issues

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Kirsty Mills 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 Children’s and Adults 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. 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 & 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.

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

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 14/11/2025
• Interview date: 12/12/2025 (In-Person)
• Interview Venue:West Cumbria House,Lillyhall Workington

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:Home working 

Hours: 37 hrs per week 

Contract:  Permanent  

About this opportunity: 

Cumberland Council is currently delivering a hosted ICT for Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.  The provision of these services will be disaggregated at a future date.  We are seeking to appoint a motivated and proactive Systems Development & Information Assistant to work within our hosted Education Team.  This role has been allocated to Cumberland Council. 

As a Systems Development & Information Assistant you will support Officers in the delivery and maintenance of the Education database MRI (formerly Capita One) assisting schools with queries who have purchased the councils School ICT support package along with supporting other bespoke IT systems.  Under guidance from Officers you will flex across different tasks to ensure processes are effective, data is accurate, and staff are supported in using technology to deliver a high-quality service. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide day to day support for MRI, School ICT end users, resolve queries and escalate issues if necessary. 
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Education team to ensure Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council can deliver great outcomes for its residents. 
• Assist with data entry, data quality checks and data cleansing tasks. 
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. 

    Who we’re looking for 

To excel in this role, you will have experience or an interest in working with IT systems and databases with an educational context.  You will have strong attention to detail and have good communication skills and can build strong relationship with fellow employees both within your team and across teams, whilst working remotely.  You will be able to work across specialist areas in supporting different Officers as work demands dictate.  Experience of using and/or supporting MRI would be essential for this role.  Having practical experience of using MS products such as Excel, Word, Outlook and share point would be a distinct advantage.  Previous experience of using SharePoint and using any call logging system would be advantageous.  A proven track record of successfully working from home is preferred. 

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jill Potter 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
• 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: 7th November 2025
• Interview date: TBC

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: Carlisle or Workington

Salary: £45,091 to £46,124

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Temporary (10 Months)

About this opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, innovative, and adaptable Project Manager to lead and continue the development and delivery of an exciting pilot programme focused on providing early intervention support to children and young people with neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing needs.

This pilot service—Neurodiversity and Emotional Wellbeing (Children and Families)—is being developed through a collaborative partnership between Cumberland Council, local NHS organisations (including the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board), and SEND Alliance Cumbria (SENDAC).

Operationally, the pilot sits within Cumberland Council’s Integrated Front Door (Children), with outreach delivered through Family Hubs and other education and community settings. The service will offer a single, integrated, trauma-informed approach to neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing, supporting children, young people, and families to understand and manage a wide range of experiences and thinking styles as part of everyday life. Where needed, specialist support will be available.

The Project Manager will be responsible for defining, developing, and delivering large-scale projects which are complex and/or have a high level of risk attached. Working closely with the Service Lead, you will provide strategic support and stakeholder management for the pilot programme, including the coordination and development of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

This role demands exceptional project management, service development, and leadership skills to ensure robust governance structures, systems, and processes are in place—aligned with CQC and OFSTED standards.

We are deeply committed to co-production. Children, young people, and their families will be at the heart of this service. The successful candidate will champion co-production and work closely with parent/carer forums, young people, and community partners to co-design and co-develop the service.

Why Get Involved?

• Make a real difference: Your ideas and expertise can directly impact how we support children and families.
• Develop your skills: Leading reform projects will help you grow professionally and build new capabilities.
• Collaborate across teams: Work with colleagues, partners, and communities to create meaningful change.
• Shape the future: Be at the forefront of pioneering approaches that improve outcomes and service efficiency.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Hani Milburn-Cox 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
• 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.

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

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 4th November 2025
• Interview date: 18th November 2025
• Potential Start Date: 1st December 2025

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