Advanced Practitioner - Support & Protect; Maternity Cover; CMB

Salary: £48,738 to £49,817 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Contract: Temporary for 12 months

Cumberland Council are looking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner. In this role you will support managers, social workers and child support workers in managing complex, high-risk work, taking the lead on up to three complex cases at any one time.

As a practice-focused specialist, you'll provide coaching, mentoring and professional guidance across Children's Services, helping to develop reflective, high-quality social work aligned to core values and the Professional Capabilities Framework. You'll work closely with team managers to identify and manage risk, promote effective multi-agency working, and support continuous improvement in practice.

This role is ideal for someone with strong child protection experience, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to inspire confidence, collaboration and learning across a wide range of professionals.

Please ensure your current line manager is aware of and supportive of your application before applying.

This role is available on a temporary basis.

• Relocation support may be available for this role, subject to eligibility
  - We know moving for a role is a big decision, so we're here to make it easier.
• A lifestyle you won't find elsewhere
  - Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You'll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.
• Supportive environment
  - You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.

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.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Terry Preston by email at

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.

• 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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 Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

• Closing date: 15 th November 2026
• Interview date: 23 rd November 2026

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