About this opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children and families within a welcoming and supportive environment. You will help create a safe, clean, and comfortable space where families can feel at ease and develop essential life skills.
In this role, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the Centre, ensuring that all areas, including kitchen facilities, are well-maintained. You will support and promote healthy eating by preparing refreshments, including home baking, and sharing knowledge of nutritious lifestyles with families.
Your responsibilities will also include welcoming service users, ensuring rooms are set up and ready for families, and maintaining resources to a high standard. You will be fully aware of health and safety practices and work towards creating an environment that families can model in their own homes.
This role is ideal for someone who is committed to improving the life chances and wellbeing of children and families, offering them a warm and supportive space to thrive.
This role is available on a permanent basis with 20 hours per week.
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.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Louisa Boswell by email at louisa.boswell@cumbria.gov.uk.
DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - 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.Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
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 & AdjustmentsWe’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 Employer 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 emailing Resourcing@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: 30 March 2025
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: