Social Care Worker- CMB2047e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Carlisle is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers for its Adult Social Care team. The role involves conducting assessments, creating support plans, and working with health and community partners. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Care and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health and social care partners.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out strengths-based assessments.
• Develop personalised support plans.
• Collaborate with various partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification in Care or equivalent experience

Job description

About This Opportunity

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Cumberland Council is looking for dedicated Social Care Workers to join our Adult Social Care team. In this role, you’ll carry out strengths-based assessments, develop personalised support plans, and work collaboratively with health, social care, and community partners to deliver meaningful outcomes for people across Cumbria.

We’re seeking individuals with a Level 3 qualification in Care (or equivalent experience), strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing. You’ll be part of a supportive team culture that values innovation, continuous development, and making safeguarding personal. Flexible working, county-wide travel, and opportunities for professional growth are all part of the package.

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 with Adults.

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.

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: 17th October 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