Positive Engagement Officer - CMB1960e
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Location
Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/29/2025
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Description
Location:Workington
Salary:�32,061 - �32,597 per annum
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
About This Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic member of staff interested in undertaking the role of a Positive Engagement Officer.� This is within the Cared For and Care Experienced Team in Workington.
Our young people are at the heart of everything we do in the Cared for and Care Experienced service. This opportunity involves working alongside young people aged (16 -25) their careers, allocated workers and partner agencies to encourage and support high expectations in helping cared for and care experienced young people to achieve their full potential in post-16 education, employment and training.
Within this role you will work creatively with the Young People to encourage and support them for example with applications (work and education); preparation for interviews; engaging in voluntary and work ready programmes; developing their confidence and building self-esteem to be enable them to be successful.
You will work both within the Cared for Team and within the Virtual School Team to identify and develop education, training and employment opportunities in the local area as well as supporting these agencies to understand the impact of being Cared for or Care Experienced and what they can do as an agency to support our Young People.
Seeing and spending time with your young people is a vital part of the role, therefore will include travel and visiting young people in the community where they reside. Cumberland is proud to support a number of Unaccompanied and Separated young people who are going through the asylum process to integrate into their local communities and achieve their aspirations.
This role is available on a permanent 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 Laura Harding by email at [email protected]
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.
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: 21st August 2025
Interview date: 29th August 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:
Salary:�32,061 - �32,597 per annum
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
About This Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic member of staff interested in undertaking the role of a Positive Engagement Officer.� This is within the Cared For and Care Experienced Team in Workington.
Our young people are at the heart of everything we do in the Cared for and Care Experienced service. This opportunity involves working alongside young people aged (16 -25) their careers, allocated workers and partner agencies to encourage and support high expectations in helping cared for and care experienced young people to achieve their full potential in post-16 education, employment and training.
Within this role you will work creatively with the Young People to encourage and support them for example with applications (work and education); preparation for interviews; engaging in voluntary and work ready programmes; developing their confidence and building self-esteem to be enable them to be successful.
You will work both within the Cared for Team and within the Virtual School Team to identify and develop education, training and employment opportunities in the local area as well as supporting these agencies to understand the impact of being Cared for or Care Experienced and what they can do as an agency to support our Young People.
Seeing and spending time with your young people is a vital part of the role, therefore will include travel and visiting young people in the community where they reside. Cumberland is proud to support a number of Unaccompanied and Separated young people who are going through the asylum process to integrate into their local communities and achieve their aspirations.
This role is available on a permanent 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 Laura Harding by email at [email protected]
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
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: 21st August 2025
Interview date: 29th August 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
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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