Team Manager (Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team) - CMB1806i

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Team Manager for the Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team in Carlisle. This permanent role requires a leader with a professional qualification in Social Work, proven management skills, and a commitment to a person-centred, strengths-based approach. The successful candidate will support adults with learning disabilities and oversee a dedicated team while promoting effective partnership working.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing team performance and promoting a person-centred approach.
• Creative, innovative, and committed management style.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to the Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team.
• Demonstrate skills in leading through change.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Job reference REQ00000018385 Date posted 22/05/2025 Application closing date 11/06/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £49,764 to £50,788 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

Job Title: Team Manager (Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team)

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Salary: £49,764 to £50,788

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced applicant who would provide management and leadership to the Learning Disability, Transition and Autism Team in Carlisle. This is a permanent post.

The successful candidate would hold a professional qualification in Social Work, be creative, innovative and positive within their management style and be able to demonstrate that they are person centred and committed in providing oversight to the needs and outcomes of adults with a learning disability, Autism and young people who are moving through transition towards adulthood. You would also have experience in managing team performance and be dedicated to promoting a person centred and strengths-based approach as part of your role.

The Carlisle Team is a lively and supportive Team who will require a manager who is committed and who is able to demonstrate skills in leading through change, as well as being an excellent communicator with a commitment to effective partnership working.

Cumberland Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. The Post will be based in West Cumberland but may also involve travelling across the geographical area of Cumberland, but this can be balanced with homeworking as needed.

Who we’re looking forWe’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 Kath Stephenson 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 applicantsas 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 [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: 11/06/2025
• Interview date:17/06/2025

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