Location: Burnrigg Court, Carlisle  Salary: £25,583 per annum pro rata Hours: 24 hours per week and 24.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

 

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook to join our dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and presenting nutritious, appetising meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs and personal preferences. You’ll also help plan menus, manage stock, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

 

We’re looking for someone with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, experience in cooking for diverse dietary requirements, and a friendly, team-focused attitude. In return, you’ll enjoy a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you’re enthusiastic about food and care, we’d love to hear from you.

 

This role is available on a permanent basis.

 

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 Tracy Bindokas by email at Tracy.Bindokas@cumbria.gov.uk

 

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

 

 

Enhanced DBS check.

 

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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. 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: 12th August 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 Salary: £42,839 - £44,075 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

 

Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Social Worker and make a real difference in adult social care.

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced professional to join our Long-Term Assessment and Review teams. You’ll carry out strengths-based assessments, support safe hospital discharges, and help individuals achieve their most independent outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively across health, social care, and community sectors, shaping person-centred support plans that truly make an impact.

 

To succeed, you’ll need a recognised Social Work qualification, registration with the relevant professional body, and substantial post-qualification experience. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the chance to contribute to innovative, strengths-based practice across Cumbria.

 

This role is available on a permanent basis.

 

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 Bridie Nicholson by email at

Bridie.Nicholson@cumbria.gov.uk

 

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

 

Enhanced DBS check with an Adults.

 

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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. 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: 18th September 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

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*Relocation Opportunities Available*

Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding Adults Location: Carlisle or Workington Salary: £38,220 - £39,152 per annum Hours: 37 Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK? We’re seeking three enthusiastic and committed practitioners to join our Safeguarding Adults Team in Cumberland.

Based primarily across North and West Cumbria, with flexibility to support other areas, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role protecting adults at risk, leading safeguarding enquiries, chairing case conferences, and working closely with partners such as health services, the police, and the voluntary sector.

You’ll manage a varied caseload, provide expert safeguarding advice, and use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals, reduce risks, and protect vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect.

 

Why join us?

• Relocation package available – We know moving for a role is a big decision, so we’re here to make it easier. Support is available to help you settle into your new home and community.
• A lifestyle you won’t find elsewhere – Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You’ll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.
• Supportive environment – You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
• A role with real impact – This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to make a genuine difference in safeguarding the most vulnerable adults in our community.

 

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for qualified Social Workers who share our values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. Experience of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding principles is desirable, but above all, we’re seeking people who care deeply about protecting others and working in partnership to create positive outcomes.

If you’re ready for a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking team – and perhaps a new life in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK – then we’d love to hear from you.

 

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Danielle Dover by email at Danielle.Dover@cumberland.gov.uk

 

DBS ChecksThis 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
• 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Please read the supporting information:

Click here for the Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

 

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Job Title: Support Worker (Extra Care Housing)

Location: Bramble Court, Brampton

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Hours: 0 Hours

Contract: Permanent

 

About Extra Care Housing

Support older adults to live independently the way they choose. Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within an assisted living community everyone has their own home environment such as a flat bungalow or within a retirement village.

 

About this opportunity

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!

 

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 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
• 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

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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: A voluntary agreement to support on the unpaid Return to Social Work Practice Programme Hours: Flexible Workbase: Carlisle or Workington

 

Return to Social Work Programme Cumberland Council’s Children & Family Wellbeing Directorate is offering a Return to Social Work programme for social workers looking to resume their careers after a break. This initiative is designed to support returnees in completing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) necessary for re-registering with Social Work England (SWE). Successful applicants will be provided with supervised practice under the guidance of a registered professional, allowing them to refresh their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment as they work towards regaining their SWE registration. Importantly, during this supervised period, there is no requirement to manage a caseload.

 

Supervised practice will involve shadowing social workers and could include activities such as:

• Offering information, support, and guidance to children, young people, and their families
• Conducting assessments
• Developing care plans
• Applying relevant legislation
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Participating in team and multi-disciplinary meetings and recording case details
• Attending training sessions
• Engaging in other tasks relevant to the setting.

 

Our Support During the Programme We are committed to ensuring that those returning to social work have a positive, supportive learning experience and feel like valued team members. Supervisors, managers, and practice educators will work closely with participants to ensure they receive the necessary support and development. Participants will:

• Receive a thorough induction and complete essential mandatory training before starting.
• Access a combination of E-learning, virtual, and in-person training.
• Be assigned a mentor for ongoing support and guidance throughout the programme.
• Attend weekly supervision and caseload management meetings with a social worker.

 

CPD Requirements for Re-registering with SWE The amount of CPD required to re-register varies depending on how long someone has been out of practice. For example:

• If absent for 2-5 years, they need to demonstrate at least 30 days of updating their skills, knowledge, and experience.
• If absent for more than 5 years, they must show at least 60 days of updates. *A day is typically counted as 7 hours according to SWE guidelines.

For more detailed guidance on restoration, please visit the SWE website.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have previously been registered as a Social Worker with either the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England (SWE).
• They must not have been removed from the register due to a listed offence.
• They must not have been subject to a removal order within the last 5 years, OR, if more than 5 years have passed since the order, they must not have made an unsuccessful application to restore their registration within the last 12 months.
• They must not have been convicted of a listed offence.

 

Steps to Re-register with Social Work England To start the process of restoring registration, follow the steps provided on the Social Work England (SWE) website. Key requirements include:

Creating an account with SWE.

Providing the following documentation:

• Proof of any name changes (e.g., a certified colour copy of a marriage certificate).
• Qualification details.
• Evidence of updated skills and knowledge (for those absent more than two years).
• Employment history since leaving the register.
• Disclosure of any criminal convictions, cautions, or health conditions not previously reported to SWE, HCPC, or GSCC.
• Details of any fitness-to-practice investigations by a regulatory body.
• Up-to-date proof of English language proficiency (in some cases).

Participants can use their profession towards the return-to-practice hours required for SWE registration.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

Click here for Post Specification

 

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!

 

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