Cumberland Academy for Social Care

Achieve, Aspire, Belong

We are ambitious for all residents of Cumberland. We want children to live safely and thrive within their families and communities, and we want every adult to live well, with the right support, independence and dignity throughout their lives.

The Cumberland Academy for Social Care supports this ambition by providing high‑quality training, learning and development opportunities for everyone working in social care at Cumberland Council. This includes colleagues at every stage of their career—from those taking their first steps in practice to those aspiring to lead and innovate in social care.

Our Academies offer structured support, professional development and positive challenge across both Children’s Social Care and Adult Social Care, ensuring our workforce has the skills, confidence and resilience to deliver excellent services.

Whether you are a newly qualified social worker or occupational therapist beginning your professional journey, an experienced practitioner, a frontline leader, the Cumberland Academy for Social Care will support your development every step of the way.

Choose a pathway below to explore the support and opportunities available within each academy: