About this opportunity

Join our Children with Disabilities Service, specifically in the SEND and Inclusion department. This role plays a key part in improving outcomes for children and families in Cumberland by delivering high-quality administrative and financial support.

As part of this role, you will:

• Provide responsive and efficient administrative support for SEND-related services, ensuring statutory requirements and confidentiality are upheld.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including those who may have complex needs.
• Manage and prioritise workloads, supporting colleagues and ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
• Maintain, update, and report on data across various systems, including financial records and case management tools.
• Assist with financial transactions, procurement, and budget monitoring, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support the development of SEND services, including short breaks, direct payments, and social care advice for EHCPs.
• Organise and provide administrative support for meetings, panels, and events, including preparing documents, scheduling, and taking minutes.
• Contribute to service improvements by identifying and implementing more effective processes.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, ensuring children and families receive the best possible services.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact James Moore by email at James.Moore@cumbria.gov.uk.

DBS Checks
This 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.

• 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 forces

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 & Adjustments
We’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: Sunday 20 April 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:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council