Social Worker (Enhanced Practitioner) - CMB2397e

Location:Cumbria House, Carlisle

Salary:£42,839 – £44,075 per annum

Hours:37 per week

Contract:Permanent

About This Opportunity

Join Cumberland Council as a Social Worker (Enhanced Practitioner) and support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilled, independent lives.

You’ll use your advanced skills to manage complex cases, complete detailed assessments, and create person‑centred plans that deliver meaningful outcomes. Taking a strengths‑based, reablement approach, you’ll help individuals achieve their goals while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.

Working with autonomy, you’ll use sound professional judgement and creative problem‑solving to handle challenging situations. You’ll collaborate closely with health partners, community organisations, and other agencies, and provide supervision and guidance to colleagues to strengthen practice across the team.

This is a great opportunity to use your specialist expertise to shape services and make a real difference across Cumbria.

A social work degree is necessary for this role.

Why join us?

• Relocation package available– We know moving for a role is a big decision, so we’re here to make it easier. Support is available to help you settle into your new home and community.

A lifestyle you won’t find elsewhere– Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You’ll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.

Supportive environment– You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.

A role with real impact– This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to make a genuine difference in safeguarding the most vulnerable adults in our community.

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 Carmen Smith by email at Carmen.Smith@cumberland.gov.uk

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with an 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 applicantsas 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
  
  

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 Leader 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 emailingResourcing@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: 23/03/2026
• Interview date:TBC
  
  

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
  
  

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