Salary: £58,760 to £61,151 per annum (£28,442 to £29,599 per annum pro rata) Hours: 18.5 hours per week Location: Cumberland Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Are you an experienced social work leader looking to make a lasting difference for children and young people in Cumberland?
As a Team Manager within our Adoption Service, you will oversee a team of dedicated practitioners, providing strong management oversight, effective decision-making and high-quality supervision to ensure children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. Working closely with partner agencies, carers and communities, you will play a key role in improving outcomes, safeguarding children and ensuring their voices remain at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for confident and collaborative leaders with a strong understanding of children's social care, safeguarding, and statutory responsibilities. In return, you'll join a supportive service committed to continuous improvement, professional development and delivering the best possible outcomes for children and families across Cumberland.
If you're passionate about leading practice, developing staff and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
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.
DBS Checks
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.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- 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).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
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.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 03rd December 2026
- Interview date: 16th December 2026
Post Specification
- Post Specification
Childrens Team Manager - Adoption - CMB2800e employer: Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values public service and community engagement. Employees benefit from a permanent position with competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance in the vibrant town of Workington. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in local government.
