Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018468
Date posted
11/06/2025
Application closing date
23/06/2025
Location
CUMBERLAND-WIDE
Salary
37,035 - 37,938 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Social Worker Fostering - CMB1844e

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Job description

Location:

Cumberland wide

Salary:

37,035 - 37,938 per annum

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Temporary

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a committed and compassionate Social Worker to join our Children and Families Service. In this vital role, you'll work directly with children, young people, and their families to assess needs, develop outcome-focused plans, and ensure the right support is in place. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-agency team, using your professional expertise to improve lives and promote the voice of the child in all aspects of care planning.




We're looking for qualified social workers registered with Social Work England, ideally with experience in child protection and assessment processes. You'll need strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. In return, we offer flexible working, ongoing professional development, and the chance to be part of a supportive team making a real impact across the community.





This role is available on a fixed-term 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 Emily Christmas by email at Emily.Christmas@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:

23rd June 2025

Interview date:

1st July 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.