Location: Carlisle Salary: £34,434 - £35,412 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunityCumberland Council are looking for a dedicated Child and Family Worker to join our Children and Young People service. In this rewarding role, you’ll work as part of a multi-agency team to support families with complex needs, deliver therapeutic interventions, and ensure the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. From parenting support to early help assessments and direct work with children, your contribution will help shape brighter futures.

We’re seeking someone with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field, strong communication and assessment skills, and experience working with children and families. In return, you’ll join a supportive, values-driven team committed to inclusion, development, and making a real impact in the community. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

 

Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.

 

Who we’re looking forWe’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 Andrea King by email at Andrea.King@cumbria.gov.uk

 

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.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with 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 Children. 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 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: 3rd 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: Hybrid working – with flexibility to work remotely and from office locations in Carlisle, Workington, or Whitehaven

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

Hours: 28 per week

Contract: Temporary for 11 Months

 

About this opportunity

Are you a resourcing and talent professional passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of delivering creative, strategic recruitment and retention solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!

 

We’re looking for a Resourcing and Retention Partner to join our team supporting the Children & Family Wellbeing and Assistant Chief Executive Directorates.

 

In this role, you’ll work closely with service areas to deliver strategic and innovative resourcing solutions, tackle retention challenges, and build strong talent pipelines. From headhunting and campaign management to developing our employer brand and supporting succession planning, your work will help shape the future of our workforce.

 

The role is to provide maternity cover for the permanent postholder and will end upon their return, expected around July 2026.

 

Who we’re looking forYou’ll have a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, with strong expertise in recruitment, retention, and compliance. You'll bring practical experience in candidate attraction, recruitment marketing, and using data to inform decisions. A customer-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment practices are essential.

 

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 Julie Phillipson by email at Julie.Phillipson1@cumberland.gov.uk

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 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: 3rd August 2025

Interview date: 11th & 12th August 2025

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

 

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: Any anchor building (to be agreed post award)

Salary: £34,434- £35,412 per annum pro rata

Positions available: 2 full-time positions and 1 part-time position (hours to be agreed)

Contract: Permanent

 

 

About this opportunity

 

We are looking to recruit to Senior Auditor vacancies at Cumberland Council, where you will support us in providing independent assurances to the Council on the effectiveness of it’s Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control systems through delivery of risk-based assurance reviews. The role includes relevant research, completion of audit testing, documentation of working papers and preparation of audit reports for presentation. Previous experience will be useful, but we will also consider applications from individual with the right transferable skills and relevant characteristics (including independently minded and professional). The roles are available on a permanent basis. Although its full-time, part time and/or job share arrangements will be considered.

 

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 Paul Forster by email at paul.forster@cumberland.gov.uk

 

 

DBS ChecksThis role requires a basic 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 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. 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: 01/08/25
• Interview date: w/c 11/08/25

 

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: Parkhouse, Baron Way, Carlisle

Salary: £38,220 - £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

 

 

About this opportunity

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Finance team at Cumberland Council.  This is a specialist post to support the strategic development and operational use of key financial systems.

The successful candidate will have a background in support systems and end users of the system. Strong communication, IT, numeracy, management and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working closely with various stakeholders and stakeholder engagement is key to the role.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial systems support, consulting with departments to improve service delivery and financial outcomes.
• Maintain and monitor financial systems, ensuring high performance, data integrity, and compliance with service standards.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to develop and enhance financial applications tailored to Council needs.
• Lead and coordinate financial systems projects, reviewing processes and implementing improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with finance teams to ensure effective business partnering.
• Communicate complex financial system issues clearly to a range of stakeholders, influencing decision-making.

 

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 Susan Telfer by email at susan.telfer@cumbria.gov.uk

 

 

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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. 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: 3rd 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: Cumbria House Carlisle

Salary: £34,434 -  £35,412 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

 

Would you like to gain exceptional experience in a hard-working and dedicated team? 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Learning Disability, Autism and Transition Social Work Team in North Cumberland. We are a lively, creative, and supportive team working with adults who have a learning disability and/or autism and we also work with young people who are in transition from Children’s Services into adulthood.   

 

You would be working as a part of our friendly and supportive team, which offers great professional benefits with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills that will enhance the lives of the people we support. 

 

About the role 

 

As a newly qualified social worker you will be supported throughout your first year in employment with us to undertake our Assessed and Supported first Year in Employment (ASYE) programme alongside an experienced practitioner and colleagues in Learning and Development. 

 

Who we are looking for: 

Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of the principles of The Care Act 2014 and will be able to further develop and enhance the skills needed to undertake strength-based, creative, and inclusive assessments, as well as support planning and the effective management of a mixed complexity case load. 

 

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive environment that is committed to your learning and career development.  

 

Cumberland Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. Travel around set geographical locations will be required, but this can be balanced with homeworking as needed. 

 

We would love to hear from you: 

If you are interested in the above post and would like to have an informal discussion about joining our team, please contact Carmen Smith 07917138623.                                    

 

We will give you dedicated support in your relocation to Cumbria as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us. 

 

 

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 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 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: 07/08/2025
• Interview date: 19/08/2025

 

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

Job Title: Support Worker 

Location: Park Lodge Residential Home, Aspatria 

Salary: £13.47

Hours:  1 x 0 Hour, 1 x 18.5 Hour, 1 x 27.88 Hour and 18.5 Hour Nights

Contract: Permanent

About the role

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.

This role is an opportunity to help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. You will be supporting people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility as well as supporting emotional wellness.

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 come and take the next step in your career with us.

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.

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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.

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 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 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