Salary: 29,909 - 30,756
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role
37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle, usually based at Cumbria House
This is an opportunity to join a new Support and Protection Team based in Cumbria House in Carlisle but part of the West District social work service. The team will consist of a Team Manager and three Social Workers or Enhanced Social Workers who will cover the West District area mainly around the Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria areas of the County. These particular districts whilst part of West district are situated close to the city of Carlisle which gives us an opportunity to recruit staff unable to locate on the West coast. A one off recruitment incentive of GBP 5,000 (before tax) will apply and a relocation package of up to GBP 8,000 is available to those buying property in the area.
Cumbria Children Services were inspected by Ofsted in November 2017 and found to be 'Requires Improvement' lifting us from a grading of 'Inadequate. Our Workforce Development Strategy was noted to be a good example for the continuous professional development of our staff at all levels. We have a strong Teaching Partnership with Lancaster University which allows us to develop specific research areas through our Social Work Academy and Learning Hubs, with additional post graduate programmes. If you want to be part of Cumbria's continuous journey on improvement and believe you can offer high standard of social work practice please make contact.
To register your interest please send your CV to Sonyia.Curran@cumbria.gov.uk and Jeanette.maye@cumbria.gov.uk Alternatively you can apply by using our application form which is available through the link below:
Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks
Interview Date: TBC
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