Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019410
Date posted
09/01/2026
Application closing date
23/02/2026
Location
WORKINGTON
Salary
34,434 to 35,412 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

ASYE Social Worker - CMB2246e

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Job description

Location: Workington

Salary: 34,434 to 35,412 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

To work in a District or Locality team to undertake assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for members of the public in Cumbria who have social care needs. To provide personalised support to optimise individuals' wellbeing and or skills. To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria. To advise on developing and delivering complex service / support to individuals and groups to improve community capacity and/or customer wellbeing and /or skills. The practitioner will manage a case load and be responsible for coordinating outcomes for the individual which promote independence, choice and control, whilst assessing and managing risk and operating within defined financial boundaries. The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge of the 'assets' within the local community and enable individuals to access 'natural' and preventative sources of support, as well as services from other agencies. A strength-based approach should be used to optimise the individual's potential and social circumstances Working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment, the post holder will develop the skills and competencies required in the delivery of person-centred support approaches.

Who we are 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 Lindsay Harrison by email at Lindsday.Harrison@cumberland.gov.uk

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 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

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. 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: 23/02/2026

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

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