Entry Level Social Worker Practitioner CMB2655e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking an Entry Level Social Worker Practitioner in Carlisle to join the Mental Health team. You will assess social care needs and deliver person-centred support to individuals and groups, managing a caseload to promote independence, choice and wellbeing, while effectively managing risk.

You will work within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, linking people to community resources and statutory services.

Responsibilities

• Assess social care needs and deliver person-centred support to individuals and groups.
• Coordinate outcomes to promote independence, choice and wellbeing while managing risk.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020333 Date posted 26/08/2026 Application closing date 21/09/2026 Location CARLISLE Salary £34,434 to £35,412 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Job Title: Entry Level Social Worker Practitioner

Salary: £34,434 to £35,412 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

Working within a Mental Health team, responsible for assessing social care needs and delivering person-centred support to individuals and groups across Cumbria. Managing a caseload to coordinate outcomes that promote independence, choice, and wellbeing, while effectively managing risk and working within financial guidelines. Using a strengths-based and reablement approach, the role involves linking people to community resources, preventative support, and statutory services. Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, the post

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.

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 Functions community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. 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.

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 your role needs 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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Louise Lamont by email at [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 21/09/2026
• Interview date:TBC