Family Help – Participation Officer
Salary: £35,570 to £36,581 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Do you want to make a real difference to children and young people across Cumberland? Join our participation and engagement service and help ensure young people have a voice in shaping the services and decisions that affect their lives.
You’ll work directly with children and young people, supporting youth forums, consultation activities, and participation projects that empower them to influence change. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about youth engagement, inclusion, and improving outcomes for young people. Please note, the role requires flexible working, including some evenings and weekends.
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.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nikki Donaldson by email at Nikki.Donaldson@cumbria.gov.uk.
DBS Checks
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.
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.
If you need any reasonable adjustments
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
At Cumberland, we are committed to ensuring that young people have a voice in our recruitment processes. As part of this commitment, the selection process will include a young person’s interview panel.
- Closing date: 6th November 2026
- Interview date: 16th November 2026
Additional Resources
- Post Specification
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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Family Help - Participation Officer - CMB2717e in Workington 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.
