Salary: £32,061-£32,597 pro rata

Hours: 22.2 (0.6FTE)

Location: Market Hall, Whitehaven

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year

Why work for Cumberland Council

Welcome to Cumberland Council, the new unitary authority covering the north and west of Cumbria, including the city of Carlise, parts of the lake district park and reaching down the coast to Millom. We are a values driven organisation with a strong focus on health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to putting people first means we are dedicated to helping g our employees reach their full potential whilst delivering inclusive public services that create positive outcomes for our residents.

About this opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate individual to join the Cumberland Home Improvement Agency (HIA) team, supporting the delivery of our prevention offer in the West of the region. This new role involves administering grants with a particular focus on those that facilitate hospital discharge and help prevent hospital admissions.

As the first HIA Liaison Officer in the West, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the intersection between housing, health, and social care—acting as a vital link between the HIA and multi-agency partners to ensure residents’ housing conditions support safe, independent living.

Excellent communication skills are needed as the successful applicant will be working in a wide range of settings with a wide range of people including health and social care professionals, other Council teams, family members, contractors, and vulnerable clients who may have additional communication needs.  The role involves proactively promoting the service and attending meetings or events to improve awareness of the HIA so confident presentation skills will be required.  Visits to clients’ homes both before and after work has been carried out are a part of the role and these visits may involve exposure to unsanitary conditions or distressing situations.  Safeguarding both the client and yourself will be essential at all times.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the variety of services available to support people in this area and the adaptability to tailor this knowledge to the current role.  You should be flexible in managing a caseload while responding quickly to urgent referrals and comfortable working independently while maintaining professional boundaries and seeking support when needed.

This role is based in West Cumberland, with occasional travel across the wider region. Line management will be provided remotely from our Carlisle office, with peer support available locally. Due to ongoing Local Government Reorganisation, the scope of the role may evolve, and you will be expected to support the team leader in shaping this change.

The post is part-time, with the working pattern to be agreed prior to appointment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required with prior agreement. This is a fixed-term contract for one year, and secondments will be considered.

For an informal discussion please contact Amy Macdonald on 01228 817127 or email [email protected]

DBS ChecksThis 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 [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: 05/11/2025
• Interview date: Week of 24th November 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

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is dedicated to improving our places to support our strong and vibrant communities to ensure a better, healthier future for all. We are committed to sustaining cleaner, safer and more connected places where people are proud to belong and businesses can thrive.

To support our goals we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Enforcement Co-ordinator to lead and manage strategic enforcement activities across a range of council functions including planning, environmental health, housing, licensing, and anti-social behaviour.

This senior role will ensure enforcement services are coordinated, consistent, and aligned with legislation, council policies, and best practice. You will work proactively with internal teams and external partners to deliver a robust, responsive, and highly visible enforcement service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day enforcement operations across service areas.
• Manage caseloads and ensure timely resolution of enforcement cases.
• Develop and maintain enforcement policies and procedures.
• Facilitate joint enforcement actions with internal departments and external agencies.
• Provide expert advice on enforcement legislation and policy.
• Prepare reports and documentation for enforcement actions, including legal proceedings.
• Deliver training and support for enforcement officers.
• Monitor performance indicators and recommend service improvements.
• Act as spokesperson for enforcement-related campaigns and activities.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and influence. You’ll work closely with senior management, elected members, and external partners including the police and community safety teams. If you’re passionate about public service, strategic enforcement, and making a difference in your community, 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 Darren Crossley 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: 10th 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

Join Cumberland Council as a Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Governance

Are you passionate about driving quality and improvement in Adult Social Care and Housing services? Cumberland Council is seeking a dynamic leader to head our quality assurance and governance functions. You’ll play a pivotal role in preparing for Care Quality Commission inspections, leading self-assessment and improvement planning, and ensuring our services meet the highest standards. This is a strategic role with influence across internal teams, external partners, and national forums.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in quality management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to shape services that make a real difference to adults in our community.

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 name 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 & 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.

Application and Interview information

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

• Closing date: 30/11/2025
• Interview date: 10/12/2025

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

#LI-DNI

Salary: £38,220- £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Youth Justice Service and make a difference to our children and their families. We are proud of our compassionate and talented workforce who are ambitious and committed to making a difference.

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and dedicated person to join our well-established Youth Justice Service as a Youth Offending Team Officer. You will work within the multi-agency Youth Justice Service to deliver effective youth justice services to children, young people and their families aimed at preventing offending and re-offending, including cases posing a high level of risk.

The role involves working with a varied caseload of young people subject to Criminal Justice Disposals and their families. You will be required to carry out detailed assessments and work with young people to develop plans; prepare and maintain accurate written records; and ensure the delivery of disposals imposed by the courts and police. You will also participate in a duty rota undertaking core tasks of the YJS including work at Court and in Police Stations and prepare pre-sentence and other reports for the Courts. It is important that the voices of children and young people are heard and informs assessment and direct work.

Who we’re looking for

The right candidate will have experience of working with and engaging young people and families with complex needs within the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to take a strength-based approach to empower people to make changes, while demonstrating persistence to overcome any problems. Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact:

Michael Routledge, Area Team Practice Manager: [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 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

Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025            

Interview date: Monday 24th November 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: £38,220- £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Workington Library

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Youth Justice Service and make a difference to our children and their families. We are proud of our compassionate and talented workforce who are ambitious and committed to making a difference.

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and dedicated person to join our well-established Youth Justice Service as a Youth Offending Team Officer. You will work within the multi-agency Youth Justice Service to deliver effective youth justice services to children, young people and their families aimed at preventing offending and re-offending, including cases posing a high level of risk.

The role involves working with a varied caseload of young people subject to Criminal Justice Disposals and their families. You will be required to carry out detailed assessments and work with young people to develop plans; prepare and maintain accurate written records; and ensure the delivery of disposals imposed by the courts and police. You will also participate in a duty rota undertaking core tasks of the YJS including work at Court and in Police Stations and prepare pre-sentence and other reports for the Courts. It is important that the voices of children and young people are heard and informs assessment and direct work.

Who we’re looking for

The right candidate will have experience of working with and engaging young people and families with complex needs within the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to take a strength-based approach to empower people to make changes, while demonstrating persistence to overcome any problems. Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact:

Michael Routledge, Area Team Practice Manager: [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 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

Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025     

Interview date: Friday 21st November 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