Entry Level Practitioner - CMB1889e

Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

7/4/2025

Location: Cumbria House Carlisle

Salary: �33,366 -� �34,314 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Would you like to gain exceptional experience in a hard-working and dedicated team?�

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Learning Disability, Autism and Transition Social Work Team in North Cumberland. We are a lively, creative, and supportive team working with adults who have a learning disability and/or autism and we also work with young people who are in transition from Children�s Services into adulthood.���

You would be working as a part of our friendly and supportive team, which offers great professional benefits with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills that will enhance the lives of the people we support.�

About The Role�

As a newly qualified social worker you will be supported throughout your first year in employment with us to undertake our Assessed and Supported first Year in Employment (ASYE) programme alongside an experienced practitioner and colleagues in Learning and Development.�

Who we are looking for:�

Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of the principles of The Care Act 2014 and will be able to further develop and enhance the skills needed to undertake strength-based, creative, and inclusive assessments, as well as support planning and the effective management of a mixed complexity case load.�

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive environment that is committed to your learning and career development.��

Cumberland Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. Travel around set geographical locations will be required, but this can be balanced with homeworking as needed.�

We would love to hear from you:�

If you are interested in the above post and would like to have an informal discussion about joining our team, please contact Carmen Smith 07917138623.������������������������������������

We will give you dedicated support in your relocation to Cumbria as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us.�

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�[email protected]. 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: 07/08/2025
• Interview date:�19/08/2025

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.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification
  
  

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

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council