Family Help Worker (Activities & Outreach) -CMB1795i

Job reference REQ00000018374 Date posted 03/06/2025 Application closing date 16/06/2025 Location Blank Salary £31,067 to £31,586 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Salary: £31,067 to £31,586 per annum

Hours:37 per week

Location: Cumberland Wide

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families through engaging activities and meaningful outreach?

Cumberland Council is looking for a proactive and community-minded individual to help deliver and enhance our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. In this varied role, you’ll work closely with local providers, analyse data to shape services, and ensure high-quality, inclusive activities are available across the region. You’ll also support outreach efforts, including home and community visits, and contribute to wider family help initiatives.

We’re seeking someone with strong communication skills, a flair for organisation, and a genuine interest in youth development and community wellbeing. If you have experience in project support, data analysis, or third sector engagement—and enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic environment—this could be the perfect opportunity. Join a team that values innovation, flexibility, and making a real impact in the lives of young people.

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 Diane Harrison by email at diane.harrison2@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 adults and/or 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 adults and/or Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas 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
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select \’yes\’ to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

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

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@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

• Closing date: 16/06/25
• Interview date: TBC

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

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