Social Care Worker x 3 -CMB2675e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking a dedicated worker to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred support for people with care and support needs. You will work in a team and, where appropriate, with supervision, ensuring outcomes are focused on independence and empowerment.

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to improve services, and the post is permanent with a 37-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred support and outcomes for people with care and support needs.
• Work under supervision for designated case-work; transfer to a qualified practitioner if cases become more complex.
• Promote independence and help individuals/groups maximise their strengths.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve better outcomes for people of Cumbria.
• Represent Cumberland Council in developing and delivering modern, competitive services for the community.

Job description

Salary: £35,570 to £36,581 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

• To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria who have care and support needs.
• To work under supervision and guidance for designated case-work. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner.
• To work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths.
• To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
• The post holder will actively promote the work of the Cumberland Council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

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 Amanda McCourt 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 Adults Barred List check.

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

• 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).

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 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: 04/10/2026
• 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