Job details Job reference REQ00000018572 Date posted 03/07/2025 Application closing date 20/07/2025 Location Workington Salary £33,366 - £34,314 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Family Help - Participation Officer - CMB1886e Job description
Salary: £33,366 - £34,314 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: West Cumbria House, Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council are looking for a dynamic and empathetic Participation Officer to support youth voice initiatives across the region. In this exciting role, youll lead and deliver youth engagement projects such as Youth Councils, UK Youth Parliament, and SEND forums - ensuring young people are actively involved in shaping the services that affect them.
Were looking for someone with experience in youth work or a related field, who understands participation frameworks and can build strong, respectful relationships with young people.
Youll need to be flexible, as the role includes evening and weekend work, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team. Join us in creating inclusive spaces where young people feel empowered, valued, and inspired to make a difference.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens 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 Were Looking For
Were 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.
Were 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 Nikki Donaldson by email at .
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Childrens 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.
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
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were 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 . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th July 2025
Interview date: 28th July 2025
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