Adults Social Worker - Community East Team

NHS; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a part-time Social Worker to join their Community East Team based in Ely. The role involves providing assessments and managing a caseload for adults with care and support needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex care needs and hold a Social Work qualification. They offer competitive benefits, including a relocation package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing package

6 days protected CPD time

Relocation package up to £8,000

Pay progression with experience

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with individuals with complex care and support needs.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Care Act assessments and Mental Health assessments.
• Manage caseloads and maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with complex care needs

IT literacy

Ability to promote independence

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Driving license

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Adults Social Worker - Community East Team (part-time 30 hours). Based with the East Cambridgeshire Team, Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely. The role focuses on delivering strengths-based, evidence-informed social work with adults who have care and support needs, within the Learning Disability Partnership South Team context.

Job responsibilities

• Provide Care Act assessments, Mental Health assessments, safeguarding adults enquiries, and ongoing reviews in a timely manner for adults, including older people.
• Manage caseloads, maintain accurate record-keeping, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong organisational skills.
• Work under tight timescales and commission cost-effective, personalised support to meet assessed needs as part of the reviewing process.
• Contribute to safeguarding as part of Making Safeguarding Personal; development opportunities may be available.
• Provide structured, positive supervision to social workers and CCO; support in complex case work; promote good practice in risk enablement, safeguarding, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Court of Protection work.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support adults and carers; empower service users to maintain independence and choices, whether in the community or in care settings.
• Explore opportunities for professional development (e.g., pursuing qualifications such as Practice Educator or Best Interest Assessor).

About you

• Experience working with individuals with complex care and support needs; solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation.
• IT literacy; ability to promote independence, choice, and control; ability to work across locations and travel countywide.
• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England; full driving license or ability to travel to multiple locations.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to social justice and NHS Continuing Healthcare principles.

Benefits and equality

Cambridgeshire County Council offers a comprehensive package including annual leave, sick pay, pension, mileage and a range of wellbeing and development opportunities. Benefits include:

• Wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, including family access
• 6 days of protected time per year for CPD
• Relocation package up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• Pay progression to accelerate through the pay grade with experience
• Refer a Friend Scheme (introduction fee of £350)
• Development opportunities, apprenticeships, and qualified coaching to support growth

For more information, see the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

Other information

Location: Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN.

Appointment subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

For informal discussions about vacancies, contact Beth at 01480 372 425 or [e-mail].

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and seek a workforce reflective of this diversity; we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply and contact

For information on requirements and the Job Description & Person Specification, please refer to the advert. Visit our jobs and careers pages at https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers.

Disclosure and safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).