Adults Senior Social Worker - South Transfer of Care Team

Cambridgeshire County Council; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cambridge seeks a Senior Social Worker to join its South Transfer of Care Team. The role involves managing practice and performance for safe hospital discharges, ensuring quality support plans, and leading on complex cases. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of relevant legislation. The position supports flexible working and offers numerous benefits, including a wellbeing package and professional development opportunities. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Benefits

Wellbeing package

Six days of protected time for CPD

Relocation package up to £8,000

Pay progression scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post ASYE experience in social work.
• Experience managing people is ideal.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Manage practice and performance for timely discharges.
• Quality assure Care Act assessments and care plans.
• Lead on complex cases and manage safeguarding situations.

Skills

Experience in a multi-agency environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Knowledge of current legislation

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

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About the role

Are you looking for a Senior Social Worker role? Do you thrive in a fast paced, multi-agency environment?

If the answer is "Yes" then this might be just the role for YOU!

The South Transfer of Care Team is seeking a full-time Senior Social Worker, based primarily at our Trumpington office near Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. While this is a countywide service, the South team mainly supports discharges from Addenbrooke's hospital, as well as Papworth Hospital, West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket Hospital (Rosemary Ward), the Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, and the Princess of Wales Rehabilitation Unit in Ely. We also assist with discharges from care homes following health-led discharges. In addition, our team provides ongoing support after discharge by carrying out six-week reviews to ensure individuals' needs continue to be met in the community.

Transfer of Care Teams work within the following hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Our team works in a hybrid model, combining time at the office with the flexibility of working from home.

We are committed to supporting flexible working opportunities and staff can also benefit from salary enhancements depending on their chosen working pattern:

• 7% enhancement - for working 1 weekend day per month and 1 Bank Holiday per year
• 8% enhancement - for working 1 weekend day per month and 2 Bank Holidays per year
• 10% enhancement - for working 1 weekend day per month and 3 Bank Holidays per year
• 15% enhancement - for working 2 weekend days per month and 3 Bank Holidays per year

In addition, staff who work one or two weekend days each month will receive a day(s) off during the week in recognition of their contribution. Weekend working arrangements are subject to review in line with local agreements.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Team Manager Abbie Williams, Team Manager, South Transfer of Care Team on 01480 372390 or call Business support on 01223 729165.

Interviews are provisionally planned for the week commencing the 19 th January 2026. Interviews will be face to face.

We usually meet candidates in person for interviews, but in special circumstances we can arrange a Microsoft Teams interview.

We are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey.

For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on 01480 372 425 or e-mail [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

What will you be doing?

You will join a group of supportive Senior Social Workers and be part of the management team.

Whilst this can be a fast-paced role, we are a highly supportive team offering excellent guidance and help from both colleagues and managers, alongside opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker post include:

• Managing the practice and performance of the team to ensure timely and safe discharges from the hospital setting.
• Supporting the day-to-day practice of the Team.
• Quality assuring Care Act assessments, care and support plans, overseeing s.42 Safeguarding enquiries and completing audits.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Being part of a management team, managing and nurturing a team of professionals (Social Workers and Adult Support Coordinators) so that they can operate innovatively and creatively to meet the needs of Cambridgeshire residents.
• Building positive relationships with key service partners and making positive contribution to delivering good outcomes for people who have care and support needs.
• Effective management of resources (including financial) and assurance of quality to achieve the best outcomes for those being discharged from hospital.
• You will take a lead on highly complex cases, working creatively in partnership with others to manage risk. You will also provide leadership, through managing essential functions of the team including complex safeguarding cases.

Supporting your supervisees as part of 'Our Conversations' to ensure their wellbeing and professional development.

About you

You must be a qualified social worker with at least 2 years' post ASYE experience and ideally have experience managing people.

We would particularly welcome applicants who already hold, or are working towards, a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor, or Approved Mental Health Professional qualification.

You will have worked with a complex caseload and have excellent knowledge of current legislation which will include the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the associated statutory guidance.

You will have proven knowledge and skills for Safeguarding Adults.

You will be a person-centred practitioner with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will be imaginative, dynamic and an excellent communicator with the ability to influence the workings of other services.

This is a fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate should be able to work with competing demands for services.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage...

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we'll pay you an introduction fee of £350
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don't meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don't be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Attached documents

• CCC Employment Benefits Brochure [June 2025].pdf
• Adults Social Worker Benefits Brochure.pdf
• Senior Social Worker Adult Social Care JDPS.pdf