Location: Flexible across Cumberland

Salary: £38,220 - £39,152 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Contract: 18 months Fixed Term Contract.

About this opportunity

Join Us in Transforming School Food across Cumberland! Cumberland Council is excited to recruit a passionate and ambitious School Food Development Officer to join our Public Health team.  This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of food environments across schools, early years, further education and special educational settings in Cumberland. Our mission is to create healthier, more inclusive and sustainable food environments by embedding the evidence-based School Food Matters Nourish programme. This programme empowers schools to put nutrition at the heart of their culture, supporting lifelong health and wellbeing for children and young people. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting change.  This role will include the delivery of fun and engaging nutrition education directly to children and young people, so they can develop a positive relationship with food for their future health and happiness. Purpose of this post is to promote, develop, deliver and embed the School Food Matters Nourish programme across schools in Cumberland. We are committed to partnership working. Children, young people and their families will be at the heart of this programme. The successful candidate will champion co-production and work closely with parent/carer forums, young people and community partners to design, develop and evaluate this innovative programme together along with support and training from School Food Matters.

To discuss the post, please contact: Val Ayre, Public Health Manager, Cumberland Council / Chair of Food Cumberland Partnership at [email protected].

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 a Children’s Barred List 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 [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: 07/11/2025
• Interview date: 19/11/2025

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

Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum pro rata

Hours:14.48 hours per week

Location: Whitehaven Library

Contract: Temporary for 24 months

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for a dynamic and empathetic individual to lead the delivery of our exciting Storysacks Project. This initiative brings the joy of reading beyond library walls, engaging with diverse community groups to foster participation, empowerment, and wellbeing through storytelling.

As our Library Outreach Project Officer, you’ll work flexibly across community settings, building strong relationships with partners, volunteers, and participants. You’ll need experience in project coordination, working with community groups, and a good understanding of the libraries and cultural sector. An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a sensitive, inclusive approach. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real difference in people’s lives.

This role is available on a fixed-term 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 Jane McFie 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/Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or 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/or 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 & 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

This role is open for internal applications only. Any external applications received will be disregarded. You can easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

• Closing date: 5th November 2025
• Interview date:TBC

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

#LI-DNI

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 help shape the future of adult social care across our communities.

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our Long-Term Assessment and Review Teams, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Every day, you’ll make a tangible difference, carrying out strengths-based assessments, supporting safe and timely hospital discharges, and empowering individuals to live as independently as possible.

This is a rewarding and varied role, where you’ll collaborate across health, social care, and community services to design support plans that create real, lasting impact.

You’ll bring a recognised Social Work qualification, professional registration, and solid post-qualification experience. In return, we’ll offer you a supportive, forward-thinking team, excellent opportunities for professional development, flexible working options, and the chance to help drive innovative, strengths-based practice throughout Cumbria.

This role is permanent and offers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who truly lives our values, ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. These principles guide everything we do, from supporting individuals to transforming local services.

You don’t need to be perfect — we value potential as much as experience, and we’ll support you to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive in your career.

Make sure to check the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

If you’d like to know more or arrange an informal chat before applying, please contact Bridie Nicholson at: [email protected]

DBS Checks

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Adults.

Please note: this post involves regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for anyone barred from such activity to apply.

Guaranteed Interviews

We’re proud to offer guaranteed interviews to the following applicants (as long as you meet the essential criteria):

• People who consider themselves disabled (Equality Act 2010)
• Care-experienced individuals aged 24 and under
• Armed Forces veterans whose last long-term employer was the Armed Forces

If you’d like to be considered under this scheme, select “yes” to the relevant question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life stages.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting your hiring manager or our Resourcing Team at [email protected] We’ll always listen and do our best to support your needs.

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 5 November 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note: this post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Once the role has closed, we’re unable to accept further applications.

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

#INDASC

Are you ready to lead teams in delivering essential highways maintenance across our region? Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Highways Area Steward to supervise up to 15 staff in the planning, execution, and quality control of roadworks, drainage, structures and reactive maintenance. You’ll be the key point of contact for councillors and the public, ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and service delivery.

Who we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with a HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or significant experience in highway maintenance, alongside strong leadership and organisational skills. You’ll be comfortable managing resources, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to winter service operations. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to public service, with opportunities to make a real impact across the county.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 [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: 23/11/2025
• Interview date: W.C 01/12/2025

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

Location: This role can be based at any of our Cumberland Council Offices – and will include homeworking provided the designated base is within the Cumberland Council footprint. (Details can be discussed at interview)

Salary: £51,356 to £52,413

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity:

Are you an experienced Social Worker interested in making a positive, practical difference to peoples lives?

We are looking for a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional Social Worker to join our North and West Cumberland team; to provide a high-quality and consistent approach to the delivery of emergency Mental Health Act Assessments and Adult Social Care emergencies out of hours.

About the role:

As well as providing direct interventions this opportunity requires the ability to advise, signpost and work with local teams and partner agencies. You will be part of a team of 9 AMHP’s providing a 24/7 service on a fixed 12-hour shift pattern; your working week is therefore effectively complete in three shifts.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated group of staff who have a good work ethic and shared values in social work.  We expect high professional standards throughout the work undertaken and the team is well supported, which is important when working within this challenging environment.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with the Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification (Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist), who is adaptable to a variety of work including Emergency Duty and Out of Hours for Cumberland Council Adult Social Care. You will have extensive knowledge of care systems and a strong commitment to partnership working. Applicants should be familiar with the various legislative frameworks in social work practice including the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Cumberland Council are also a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.  As well as offering candidates regular supervision and support, there are also opportunities for professional development.

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Richard Barnes 07810831174 or Lesley Farragher 07825340026.

Cumberland Council also offers a Relocation Assistance package to help attract the right employees.  If eligible, an applicant may claim up to £8000 for qualifying expenses without incurring any tax or National Insurance liability (in line with the threshold set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)).  See Cumberland Council website for more details.

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 Richard Barnes by email at [email protected]

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 [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: 24/11/2025
• 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