Social Worker UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Social Worker (Level 3) – Support and Protect Team
Reference: CMB2261e

• Salary: £42,839 – £44,075 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time options considered)
• Location: Carlisle and Workington areas, Cumberland
• Contract Type: Permanent

Make a lasting impact on children’s lives in Cumberland

At Cumberland Council, children and young people are central to our mission in Children and Family Wellbeing services. We’re looking for dedicated and experienced Level 3 Social Workers to join our Support and Protect teams. In this vital role, you’ll carry out high-quality assessments, lead on child in need and child protection processes, develop robust plans, and handle court-related work. Your efforts will directly help safeguard children, support families, and empower them to build stronger futures across our communities.

We value Social Workers who prioritise meaningful relationships with children and families. You’ll engage in creative direct work to truly hear and reflect children’s voices and experiences, while coordinating multi-agency input and motivating families to achieve positive change.

These are permanent positions, with flexibility for part-time working where it suits your circumstances.

What colleagues say about working here

Recent feedback highlights a positive and energising environment:

• OFSTED noted in 2024 that staff feel “energised, valued and listened to” with a real sense of excitement in Cumberland.
• Social Workers praise supportive team managers and effective inductions that strengthen practice from day one.

Why choose Cumberland?

This isn’t just a role it’s a chance to thrive in an outstanding location. Cumberland combines professional fulfilment with an exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by the stunning Lake District National Park (https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/), dramatic coastlines, and charming market towns, you’ll find endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, or family life.

To support your move, we provide relocation assistance for eligible candidates, along with visa sponsorship where applicable. Join a welcoming, forward-thinking team that invests in your development, encourages innovative approaches, and recognises the unique strengths every practitioner brings.

Who we are Seking

We are  drawn to people who share our core values: being ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. These principles guide us in delivering outstanding services and creating brighter outcomes for local communities.

We focus on potential and growth rather than perfection—we’ll support you to develop and excel in this role.
For full details on essential requirements, please refer to the post specification available on our careers site.

Need more details?

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, contact the Children’s Academy team at childrensacademy@cumberland.gov.uk.

Important Requirements

This position involves regulated activity with children and requires an Enhanced DBS check including a check against the Children’s Barred List. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for or work in such roles unsupervised. More information on DBS checks is available on the GOV.UK DBS page.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We are committed to equality and inclusion. If you meet the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview if you identify as:

• Disabled under the Equality Act 2010
• A care leaver (or in care) aged 24 or under
• A member of the British Armed Forces community (including service leavers, veterans, partners/spouses, reservists, or cadets)

Simply indicate this on your application form. Learn more about our inclusive recruitment approach on the Cumberland Council careers site.

Diversity and Adjustments

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Age Friendly Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk—we‘ll do our best to support you.

Applications may close early due to high interest, so we recommend applying promptly. Late submissions cannot be accepted once the vacancy closes.

Discover more about working with us:

• Explore our staff benefits and support packages on the Cumberland Council careers site
• Learn about Children and Family Wellbeing services
• Find out more about Cumberland Council and life in the area

Join us and help shape positive futures for children and families in Cumberland. We look forward to hearing from you!