Family Help Area Officer (Partnerships and Assurance)- CMB1787e

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Family Help Area Officer to enhance early support for children and families. The role involves providing guidance to professionals and collaborating with various agencies to implement improvements in Early Help services. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, compassionate, and possess relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge and experience in early help services.
• Ability to support and empower teams.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide Early Help consultation and guidance to professionals.
• Support external partners in quality assuring Early Help Assessments.
• Collaborate with schools and agencies to improve Early Help services.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Compassion

Empowerment

Innovation

Job description

Family Help Area Officer (Partnerships and Assurance)- CMB1787e

(Previously known as Early Help Area Officer)

Location(s): Workington

Salary: £37,035-£37,938

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Family Help Partnerships and Assurance Team within the Family Help, Partnership and Youth Justice Directorate.

As a Family Help Area Officer, you will contribute to high-quality early support for children and families across Cumberland. Your role will involve providing Early Help consultation and guidance to professionals and practitioners delivering frontline support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families with multiple needs. You will support external partners to initiate, undertake, and quality assure Early Help Assessments and plans.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we develop Family Help across Cumberland. You will be part of a small, proactive, and supportive team within a larger multidisciplinary Family Help, Partnership and Youth Justice Directorate.

We seek someone passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families, with the ability to promote the vision for Family Help across Cumberland. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Cumberland, including schools, voluntary sector, and other agencies, to implement improvements in Early Help services.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm, relevant knowledge and experience, and the ability to support and empower teams, maintaining a culture that puts children, young people, and families at the heart of service delivery.

Who we're looking for

We value individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe these values drive positive change, excellent public services, and community betterment.

We prioritize potential over perfection and are committed to supporting your growth and career development.

Please review the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information or to arrange an informal chat, contact Suzannah Gregson via email at [e-mail].

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check. It involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or children. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with these groups.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer guaranteed interviews for applicants who meet the essential criteria and fall into one of the following categories:

• Individuals who consider themselves disabled as per the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care, aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long-term employer was the armed forces

If you meet these criteria and wish to be considered, select 'yes' during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We are committed to workforce diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident and Age Friendly Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact [e-mail].

Application and Interview Information

• Closing date: 08/06/25
• Interview date: 17/06/25

This role may close early depending on demand. Apply early to avoid missing out.

For more details, see the supporting information and visit our Careers site for:

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• About Cumberland Council