Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Family Help Service as an Early Help Officer working within the Multi Agency Children’s Hub alongside Social workers, Police, Education and Health colleagues.
As an Early Help Officer (Hub), you will contribute to the high-quality early support to children and families across Westmorland and Furness, providing Early Help consultation, multi-agency assessment, and guidance to professionals and practitioners carrying out critical front-line support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families with multiple needs. The role involves working within our Westmorland and Furness Multi Agency Children’s Hub team to contribute to and undertake MACH episodes and move work through the Early Help Pathways in a timely way.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for someone with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, who can promote our vision for Family Help across Westmorland and Furness. Working as part of the Family Help Service you will work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues within the Multi Agency Children’s Hub and with agencies and services across Westmorland and Furness to implement innovative change for vulnerable children and families.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm who has the right knowledge and experience, who can support and empower our teams and partners, and who can maintain a culture that places children, young people, and their families at the heart of Family Help Service delivery.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Amanda Casey (Team Manager Family Help, MACH amanda.casey@cumbria.gov.uk 07539242852
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 11th May 2026
Interview date: 18th May 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an 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.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
