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This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland and make a difference to our children and their families. We are proud of our compassionate and talented workforce who are ambitious and committed to making a difference to our children and their families. If you are looking to influence best practice, whilst being surrounded by inspirational leaders and peers who are dedicated to our children, come and help us continue our Cumberland journey! 

We are looking for a Service manager to join our Early Help team. This role is part of the new Early Help structure, it will support the work of the new Early Help Senior Managers and be crucial in progressing the Early Help transformation work.

The applicant should have significant experience of working within Early Help and have a proven track record of working in partnership with external agencies in addition to a background of developing work in areas of prevention.

The role is temporary for a period of 12 months and will work across Cumberland.

What can we offer you! We offer a generous benefits package including:  

• We pay your Social Worker England registration fees.
• Flexible Working: we operate on a Nine Day Fortnight work week within our Children & Families Teams with Hybrid Working, along with modern office workspace and flexibility to work within multiple offices across Cumberland.
• Relocation Package (up to £8,000).
• A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University & University of Cumbria.
• Access to award winning ICT Support.
• Mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with our Service Manager, Samantha Starmer, please email: Samantha.Starmer@cumbria.gov.uk 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.