Social Worker - Cared For and Care Experienced - CMB2723e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking passionate Social Workers to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families. You will listen, assess needs, manage risk and develop plans that help children achieve the best outcomes.

You’ll build meaningful relationships, champion the voice of the child and work with families and partners to create positive change. This permanent role offers collaboration, learning and professional development in a supportive team.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020470 Date posted 16/10/2026 Application closing date 06/11/2026 Location CARLISLE Salary £39,481 to £40,444 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

At Cumberland Council, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers who want to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families across our communities.

In this role, you'll build meaningful relationships, listen to and champion the voice of the child, and work alongside families and partner agencies to create positive change. You'll use your skills and professional judgement to assess needs, manage risk and develop plans that help children achieve the best possible outcomes.

You'll join a supportive and inclusive team where collaboration, learning and professional development are encouraged. Whether you're newly qualified and building your experience or looking to continue your social work career, you'll be part of a service that values your contribution and puts children at the heart of everything we do.

If you're committed to making a real difference and helping children and families reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Laura Harding 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 Children’s/Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. 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 and Children.

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 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: 06 th November 2026
• Interview date:17 th November 2026

We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification