Trusted Assessor *Internal Applicants Only*-CMB2676i

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council invites applications for a Trusted Assessor based in a hospital setting to work with Case Managers, Discharge Navigators and multidisciplinary partners on Discharge to Assess pathways. The role ensures safe, timely discharges to health and social care services, including community and building-based provision.

The position is 36 hours per week, temporary for six months, with a salary of £39,481 to £40,444 per annum and based at Allerdale House, Workington.

Job description

About This Opportunity

As a Trusted Assessor within a hospital-based service, you will work collaboratively with Case Managers, Discharge Navigators, and multidisciplinary partners across all Discharge to Assess pathways. The role focuses on supporting and facilitating safe, timely, and effective discharges from hospital into a range of health and social care services, including both community-based and building-based provision.

Salary

£39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours

36 hours per week

Location

Allerdale House, Workington

Contract

Temporary (6 months)

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.

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 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).

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: 27/09/2026


• Interview date: TBC