Advanced Practitioner

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Carlisle seeks an Advanced Practitioner to manage complex and high-risk cases, provide expert guidance, and lead multi-disciplinary meetings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. The role offers a collaborative work environment and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in safeguarding and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and high-risk caseload.
• Lead safeguarding and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Provide expert guidance to colleagues.
• Shape person-centred support plans.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

Ability to manage complex and high-risk caseloads

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

Job description

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Salary: £47,181- £48,226 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage a complex and high‑risk caseload, lead safeguarding and multi‑disciplinary meetings, and provide expert guidance to colleagues. You’ll play a key part in shaping person‑centred support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive risk‑taking for adults across our communities.

We’re seeking a qualified social worker with substantial post‑qualification experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. In return, you’ll benefit from a collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re ready to influence practice and drive positive change, 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 Carmen Smith by email at [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check-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 & 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 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 [e-mail]. 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: 24th 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