Careers
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Pay and reward for Social Workers

Are you a student social worker nearing the end of your degree or a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) looking for the right place to start your career? 

We offer support to bridge the gap between your degree and entering the world of social work practice through the Cumberland Academy for Social Care. The team provide the right level of support to help you develop and become a confident practitioner. 

 

When you join you will also get:

  • High quality supervision and support from highly skilled colleagues and managers
  • Capped case allocations that are built up during your ASYE year
  • 2 days a month to complete portfolio work, research and work on CPD
  • Shadowing opportunities
  • Great in-house training and development 
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Access to resources and training from Research in Practice
  • Continuous support beyond your first year
  • Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration / renewal fees
  • Flexible working options such as 9 day fortnights, hybrid working and family-friendly work patterns such as flexible start and finish times
  • Mileage allowance and access to pool cars. Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Schemes are also available
  • Relocation packages are available with financial incentives of up to £8000. (Terms and conditions apply) 
  • Strong Partnerships with Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria for the purposes of practice education and research.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
  • Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
  • Sickness Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.