Children's Social Worker and Senior Practitioner Positions

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about making a difference in their community. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while utilizing person-centred approaches to support children and families. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits including a comprehensive wellbeing package and relocation support, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the lives of vulnerable individuals in a diverse and vibrant setting.

Benefits

Wellbeing Package

Protected Time for CPD

Relocation Package

Pay Progression Scheme

Retention Payments

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to CARE Academy

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration from Social Work England.
• Ability to travel independently across the county.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Person-Centred Planning approaches to support families.
• Engage with the community to gather views and needs.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Relationship Building

Person-Centred Planning

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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, as well as access to inclusive services and community participation. Our Children's Social Workers utilize Person-Centred Planning approaches to gather the views, wishes, and feelings of those in our community.

We are passionate about making a difference and committed to high professional standards and continuous learning. We enjoy the challenges that come with the Social Worker role.

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

Vacancies are available in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge, and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign with daily application checks, so apply soon!

In Children's Services, we are transforming how we work. Join us in this journey.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We support flexible working from day one and are open to discussing different working patterns to help you perform your best.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits beyond basic entitlements like annual leave, sick pay, pension, and mileage:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package accessible to you and your family
• 6 days of protected time annually for Continuing Professional Development
• A relocation package up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to advance through pay grades as you gain experience
• Scalable retention payments up to £7,650 over 3 years, for specific teams
• A Refer a Friend Scheme offering a £350 fee for successful referrals
• Access to the Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) for your development

See our benefits brochure attached for more details.

About you

We seek confident, dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their community, 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

For full role requirements, see the Job Description & Person Specification.

We do not accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers at this time, as we recruit to our ASYE programme annually. For updates, visit our website.

About us

Cambridgeshire offers a diverse environment, from urban Cambridge to rural landscapes.

Our four core values drive our culture, and we value a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive, and safe work environment, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through various strategies and support groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Contact the Hiring Manager for specific needs.

Explore our careers, training, and benefits at our website.