Council jobs in Cumbria

Job reference

REQ00000020323

Date posted

24/08/2026

Application closing date

13/09/2026

Location

CARLISLE & WORKINGTON

Salary

£44,253 to £45,529 per annum

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job description

Job Title: Court of Protection (CoP DoL) Worker

Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Permanent

Purpose of the role

The role focuses on community deprivation of liberty matters requiring Court of Protection authorisation – applicable to settings such as Supported Living, Shared Lives, Extra Care Housing and domestic settings.

Please note this is not to be confused with a Best Interests Assessor post under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard regime.

This role will include:

• Undertaking complex mental capacity and best interests work,
• Identifying and analysing restrictive care arrangements,
• Preparing evidence and assessments to support Court of Protection applications,
• Working collaboratively with legal services, providers, families and partner agencies,
• Supporting care planning, which is lawful, proportionate and least restrictive – particularly in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling (AGNI).
• Contributing to reviews of authorised arrangements and changes in circumstances.

The postholder will need to demonstrate strong analytical practice, confident recording and report-writing skills, and an ability to balance rights, risk and proportionality within complex care arrangements.

Please note that whilst the post holder will be based in Adult Services, applications to the Court of Protection may include individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age.

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.

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.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lesley Farragher by email at Lesley.Farragher@cumberland.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 13/09/2026
• Interview date: TBC

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.