Children's Social Worker and Senior Practitioner Positions

Cambridge County Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cambridge is seeking qualified Social Workers to support Children, Young People, and their Families in managing their support needs. This role involves community engagement and using Person-Centred Planning approaches. Ideal candidates will have Social Work England registration and a passion for making a difference in people's lives. Competitive benefits including wellbeing packages and continuing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing package

6 days protected time for CPD

Relocation package up to £8,000

Pay progression scheme

Scalable retention payments

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to CARE for professional development

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Be able to work from various locations and travel independently across the county.

Responsibilities

• Support Children, Young People, and their Families in managing their support needs.
• Engage with community members using Person-Centred Planning approaches.

Skills

Dynamic relationship-building

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

We believe in giving Children, Young People, and their Families choice, control, and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Children's Social Workers use Person-Centred Planning approaches to seek the views, wishes, and feelings of those in our community.

We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to improve the lives of Children, Young People, and their Families. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning, and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.

If this role suits your skillset, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie at 01223 475920 or email [e-mail].

We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge, and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign; applications are checked daily, so don't wait to apply!

In Children's Services, we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?

Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure 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 support flexible working requests from day one of employment and are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and offer benefits beyond basic annual leave, sick pay, pension, and mileage:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, accessible to your family
• 6 days of protected time annually for Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £7,650 over three years, starting after your first full year, in specific teams
• A Refer a Friend Scheme offering a £350 fee for successful referrals
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) for professional development

For more details and benefits, see the attached brochure.

About you

We seek confident, dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference, are curious, relationship-builders, and explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Be able to work from various locations and travel independently across the county

Check the Job Description & Person Specification for full requirements.

We cannot accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme annually. For more info and to register interest, visit our website.

Please note we are not accepting applications from overseas candidates requiring sponsorship.

About us

Cambridgeshire offers a diverse environment, from urban Cambridge to rural landscapes. Our four core values drive our culture.

We aim for our workforce to reflect our diverse communities, which benefits everyone. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, consider applying. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace, with initiatives like our 'IDEAL' network and self-organised peer groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advert to discuss your needs.

Visit our careers page for more on learning opportunities, benefits, and our commitment to equality and diversity: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers