Level 3 Social Worker (Visa Sponsorship Available)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

‎The Cumberland Children Advice and Support Service (formerly the Safeguarding Hub) is a dedicated, multi-agency service focused on making the right decisions for children and families at the right time. We work collaboratively to identify needs early, respond effectively to risk, and ensure safeguarding outcomes that place children at the heart of everything we do.

 

Employer: Cumberland Council

Position: Level 3 Social Worker

Salary: £42,839 – £44,075 a year

Job Type: Full-time 

Work location: Carlisle, UK

 

What We Offer:

• ‎A permanent Social Worker role within an experienced and supportive multi-agency team
• ‎The opportunity to make meaningful, timely decisions that directly improve outcomes for children and families
• ‎A workplace culture that values collaboration, compassion, innovation, and professional growth
• ‎Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates

Other Benefits:

• Relocation package available to support your move and help you settle into your new community
• ‎An exceptional work–life balance in Cumbria, offering access to the Lake District, unspoilt coastlines, and vibrant towns
• ‎A supportive and inclusive environment that values potential over perfection
• ‎Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants under Equality, Care Leaver, and Armed Forces commitments
• ‎Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

Your Role Will Include:

• Accurately assess the needs and risks affecting children, young people, and families
• ‎Prioritise safeguarding concerns and ensure timely, appropriate support is provided
• ‎Work collaboratively with partner agencies to make informed, effective decisions
• ‎Maintain a child-centred approach that keeps safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes at the core of practice

What We’re Looking For:

• Accurately assess the needs and risks affecting children, young people, and families
• ‎Prioritise safeguarding concerns and ensure timely, appropriate support is provided
• ‎Work collaboratively with partner agencies to make informed, effective decisions
• ‎Maintain a child-centred approach that keeps safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes at the core of practice

 

If you’re a Social Worker who wants your decisions to truly matter, your values to be reflected in your workplace, and your career to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking service, this is your opportunity. Join a team that believes in potential, collaboration, and putting children first, while offering you a rewarding career and an outstanding quality of life in Cumbria.

 

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: 16th January 2026

Interview date: W/C 26th January 2026

 

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.

 

Benefits

Relocation assistance

UK visa sponsorship

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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