Cumberland Council
Assistant Team Manager - Youth Justice - CMB2710e
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Assistant Team Manager - Youth Justice
Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington base, but requirement to work across the whole of Cumberland
Contract: Permanent
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About This Opportunity
Join our Youth Justice Service and play a vital role in improving outcomes for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system. Working within a multi-agency team, you will support the day-to-day operational delivery of the service, provide guidance and supervision to staff, oversee case management and quality assurance, and help drive continuous improvement across the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Youth Justice professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for partnership working, and a commitment to ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. You'll also contribute to the delivery of Cumberland’s Youth Justice Plan and the development of high-quality, child-centred services.
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.
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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 Kelly Monaghan by email at kelly.monaghan@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).
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.
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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 to participate in the recruitment process, 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
- Closing date: 8th November 2026
- Interview date: 17th November 2026
If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Post Specification
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