Client Affairs Team Clerk - CMB1915i

*Internal Applicants Only* Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle Salary: £25,989 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent About this opportunity Cumberland Council is looking for a Client Affairs Clerk to join our dedicated Client Affairs Team. In this vital role, you'll provide administrative and clerical support to help manage the financial affairs of adults under the care of the Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions. From completing benefit forms and maintaining records to liaising with families and professionals, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of some of our most vulnerable residents. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a good grasp of IT systems, and a basic understanding of financial and administrative procedures. If you're a team player who can also work independently, and you're ready to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. 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. 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 Beverley Wakefield by email at Beverley.Wakefield@cumbria.gov.uk DBS Checks This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with Adults. 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 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 Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions. • Closing date: 3rd August 2025 • 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. 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

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria, GB

Posted Date: 8/3/2025