SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER FOR DSLS IN SCHOOLS - CMB 1831E

Job description
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle or West Cumbria House, Workington
Salary: £41,511 - £42,708 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across our schools. Based within the Virtual School team, this unique role bridges education and social care, offering reflective safeguarding supervision to schools and expert advice to social workers. You’ll play a vital role in improving outcomes for children by promoting early intervention, trauma-informed practice, and strong multi-agency collaboration.
We’re looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial safeguarding experience and a deep understanding of school environments. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking council that values innovation, professional development, and partnership working. If you’re ready to champion child wellbeing and help shape safer, more supportive school communities, we’d love to hear from you.
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.

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 force