Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work) - CMB1780e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in the UK seeks an Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work) to support adults with learning disabilities in Carlisle. This role involves managing complex cases, designing care plans, and collaborating with health and social care partners. Ideal candidates will embody values of ambition, collaboration, and compassion. The position offers a salary range of £42,839 to £44,075, with full-time hours and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in social work with adults.
• Ability to manage high-risk caseloads.
• Experience in creating person-centred care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently.
• Collaborate with health and social care partners to achieve best outcomes.
• Provide case supervision and guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Ambition

Collaboration

Compassion

Empowerment

Innovative thinking

Job description

Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work)

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Salary: £42,839 £44,075 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

Join Cumberland Council as an Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work) and take your career to the next level, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. As a highly skilled practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and high-risk caseload, using your expertise to assess needs, design person‑centred care plans, and deliver meaningful, empowering outcomes for people across Cumbria. You’ll apply a reablement approach, helping individuals reach their full potential while ensuring safety, dignity, and independence. With significant autonomy in your role, you’ll use sound professional judgment and innovative, solution‑focused thinking to make a real impact. Collaboration is key; you’ll work closely with health and social care partners, community organisations, and other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for those you support. You’ll also provide case supervision and professional guidance to colleagues, sharing your expertise to strengthen practice across the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your specialist knowledge and experience to shape services and improve lives across Cumbria.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who live our values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. These values guide everything we do and are at the heart of how we deliver exceptional care and build stronger communities. At Cumberland Council, we focus on potential over perfection. We’ll support you to grow, develop your practice, and thrive in your role. Be sure to review the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this position.

Contact

If you’d like to know more or arrange an informal chat before applying, please contact Carmen Smith at: [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check. Please note: this post involves regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for individuals barred from such activity to apply.

Guaranteed Interviews

We’re proud to offer guaranteed interviews to the following applicants (as long as you meet the essential criteria):

• Individuals who consider themselves disabled (as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Care‑experienced applicants aged 24 and under
• Armed Forces veterans whose last long-term employer was the Armed Forces

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident Leader and Age Friendly Employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please contact your hiring manager or email our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]. We’ll always listen and do our best to meet your needs.

Application Information

Please note this role may close early depending on application numbers. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we’re unable to accept late applications once the post closes.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Our Staff Benefits, Candidate Support & About Cumberland Council

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council