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Employer: Cumberland Council
Job Title: Social Workers
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £34,434 to £35,412 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Job Summary
Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker or a Student Social Worker nearing the end of your studies? If so, Cumberland Council would love to hear from you.
About Cumberland Council
Living and working in Cumbria offers a unique lifestyle, combining a rewarding career with stunning natural surroundings. From the Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns, the area offers an excellent quality of life.
Cumberland Children and Family Wellbeing team values collaboration, compassion, and innovation, focusing on potential over perfection and supporting career development at every stage.
Main Duties of the Job
Cumberland Children and Family Wellbeing is seeking Newly Qualified Social Workers to join the Children’s Academy for Social Care, where structured support is provided to help develop strong social work practice.
The role focuses on:
- Improving outcomes for children and young people in Cumbria
- Listening to children, young people, and families
- Assessing needs and working collaboratively to provide support
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating services for individuals and groups
- Working within a team and managing a caseload under supervision
- Supporting community wellbeing and service user development
Academy Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers
Newly Qualified Social Workers will spend up to 6 months in the Academy before moving into locality teams.
Support includes:
- 2-week induction with workshops, shadowing, and reflective supervision
- No family caseload during induction period
- Assigned Team Manager as ASYE Assessor
- Fortnightly supervision for 6 months, then monthly thereafter
- Monthly learning and development workshops
- Protected time for ASYE portfolio tasks
- Structured 1:1 supervision throughout ASYE
- Gradual caseload build-up based on skills and experience
- No child protection or public law court work within first 12 months
- Post-ASYE career development framework and continued support
Person Specification
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential:
- Social Work Degree
- Social Work England registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience working with children and families
- Understanding of social work theory and practice
- Knowledge of assessment, case management, and outcome-based planning
- Awareness of relevant legislation
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage risk and workload effectively
- Professional integrity, reliability, and consistency
- Ability to work under pressure and emotional stress
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel extensively within the area
Desirable:
- Experience in child protection
- Knowledge of children’s services assessment tools
Additional Requirements
DBS Check
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants.
Overseas applicants may be required to provide criminal record certificates depending on residency history.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: United Kingdom
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.
