Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018627
Date posted
14/07/2025
Application closing date
03/08/2025
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
33,366 - 34,314 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Child & Family Worker - CMB1909e

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Job description

Location:

Carlisle

Salary:

33,366 - 34,314 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council are looking for a dedicated Child and Family Worker to join our Children and Young People service. In this rewarding role, you'll work as part of a multi-agency team to support families with complex needs, deliver therapeutic interventions, and ensure the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. From parenting support to early help assessments and direct work with children, your contribution will help shape brighter futures.




We're seeking someone with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field, strong communication and assessment skills, and experience working with children and families. In return, you'll join a supportive, values-driven team committed to inclusion, development, and making a real impact in the community. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.



This role is available on a permanent basis.




Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good' for our Children's Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a 'real buzz about working in Cumberland' and that they feel 'energised, valued and listened to', observing that 'leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of'.

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 Andrea King by email at Andrea.King@cumbria.gov.uk

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Children's Barred List check.



Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with 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 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 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:

3rd August 2025

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.