Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019221
Date posted
20/11/2025
Application closing date
08/12/2025
Location
Workington
Salary
42,839 to 44,075 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Senior Social Worker - CMB2152e

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Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker

Location: Workington

Salary: 42,839 to 44,075

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria who have care and support needs. To work in a way that promotes independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths. To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria. The post holder will actively promote the work of the Cumbria County Council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

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 Stephanie Bigrigg by email at Stephanie.Bigrigg@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 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

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: 08/12/2025

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.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

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