We have provided some key 'need to know' information for line managers and supervisors to ensure a positive, welcoming and supportive induction for you and your teams into Cumberland Council.
Manager checklist
We’ve created a simple Managers Induction Checklist to help you lead yourself and your teams through the changes as we launch the new council.
The checklist prompts you on the key actions you need to take and the information you should share with your team.
Building confidence in digital skills
Many of us now work from home or across different locations, including council and non‑council sites. This means we rely more on virtual tools, software and online ways of working.
We don’t always have immediate access to colleagues when we’re not in the same office. You may be asked to use systems or software that feel unfamiliar. Wherever you work and whatever your role, it’s important to feel confident using digital tools to get your job done.
Support and learning resources
You can build your digital skills using a range of online self‑learning resources on iLearn. These include:
- tutorial videos
- guidance documents
- step-by-step support you can follow at your own pace
Use these resources anytime to develop your digital knowledge when it suits you.
Need something more
Contact us if the resources on iLearn don’t meet your needs, or you’d like advice on what might work best for you or your team. We’re here to help you succeed.
Email: [email protected]
Core essential learning
iLearn is Cumberland Council’s Learning Management System (LMS). It’s integrated with your Microsoft 365 account, so you can sign in using your usual council login details.
Mandatory core essential training
All Cumberland Council employees must complete eight core essential learning modules. These modules are required either by law or to support our Council Plan.
Core Essential eLearning packages on iLearn.
For staff without ICT access
If you manage colleagues who do not have ICT access, you can use the manager toolkits designed to help you deliver the core essentials offline.
You’ll find these in iLearn under the ‘Core Essentials Managers Toolkit for non‑ICT users’ category.
Support
Contact the ICT Service Desk if you have any issues accessing iLearn
Email: [email protected]
Employee induction pack
You can download the Employee Induction Pack containing the information on this site.
A fully accessible and editable version of the Employee Induction Pack is available for anyone who needs to amend the document to suit their needs.
To request your copy, contact [email protected]
Learning and development needs
Work will take place to produce a Training and Development process with guidance on how to access or request Training and Development. In the meantime any requests should be sent to [email protected]