Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
08 Aug, 25
Salary
42708.0
Posted On
05 Jul, 25
Experience
3 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
SOCIAL WORKER - KINSHIP TEAM - CMB1872E
Job description
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle or West Cumbria House, Workington
Salary: £41,511 - £42,708 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary for 12 Months
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Cumberland Council is seeking a Level 3 Social Worker to join our dedicated Kinship Team. In this role, you’ll work closely with children, families, and carers to assess complex needs, build strong relationships, and develop tailored support plans that prioritise stability and positive outcomes for children in kinship care.
We’re looking for a qualified social worker (Social Work Degree/CQSW/CSS/DipSW) registered with Social Work England, with at least three years of post-qualification experience in children’s services. You’ll bring a deep understanding of permanence planning, trauma-informed practice, and multi-agency collaboration. In return, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team that values professional development, flexible working, and a shared commitment to improving lives across Cumbria.
This role is available on a fixed-term 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.