Assistant Team Manager - Youth Justice - CMB2710e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle, Workington; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is recruiting an Assistant Team Manager - Youth Justice to lead and supervise a multi-agency Youth Justice Service across Cumberland. Based in Carlisle or Workington, you will guide case management, quality assurance and service delivery to improve outcomes for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system.

The role requires strong leadership, partnership working and a commitment to child-centred services, with a permanent contract and a salary in

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020452 Date posted 07/10/2026 Application closing date 08/11/2026 Location CUMBERLAND-WIDE Salary £53,051-£54,143 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Assistant Team Manager - Youth Justice

Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington base, but requirement to work across the whole of Cumberland

Contract: Permanent

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About this opportunity

Join our Youth Justice Service and play a vital role in improving outcomes for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system. Working within a multi‑agency team, you will support the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the service, provide guidance and supervision to staff, oversee case management and quality assurance, and help drive continuous improvement across the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Youth Justice professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for partnership working, and a commitment to ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. You'll also contribute to the delivery of Cumberland’s Youth Justice Plan and the development of high-quality, child‑centred services.

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 Kelly Monaghan by email at [e-mail]

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 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 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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 [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

• Closing date: 8 th November 2026
• Interview date:17 th November 2026

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