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SalaryYou will join a service that is passionate about our children and care experienced young people, they really are at the centre of everything we do!
Are you passionate about supporting cared for children and young people? Building positive, meaningful relationships, promoting permanence, undertaking direct work and making a positive impact in the lives of our truly remarkable children and young people, their families and those who are important to them?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cared for and Care Experienced Team.
We have high expectations for each other and work to ensure that the wishes, feelings, views and aspirations of our children, young people and important people in their lives are at the heart of our practice. In return, we offer a supportive and friendly team environment, regular group supervision, access to our fleet vehicles, ongoing training and development via our Social Work Academy.
We have an experienced and aspirational management team who are accessible and supportive, working together to create the very best practice environment and practice outcomes for our children, young people and their families.
Here in Cumberland, we have 4 Cared for Children and Care Experienced Teams, made up of Social Workers and Pathway advisors supporting children and young people across the age range (between 0 to 25). Our teams are co-located with team bases in Carlisle and Workington, however we work closely together to ensure we provide the very best care and support.
If you are a qualified Social Worker wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of our children and young people we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the teams and service please contact team manager Laura Harding (laura.harding@cumbria.gov.uk) or service Manager James Moore (james.moore@cumbria.gov.uk)
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Interview information
Closing date: 14 April 2024
Interview date: 30 April 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and or 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 adults and or Children.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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