Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team

Cambridgeshire County Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is recruiting a children's social worker in the Assessment Team, with vacancies in two teams. The role responds to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the county's needs framework and works to step families down to early help where appropriate.

The post runs on a 37-hour week and includes regular supervision and reflective space, with an emphasis on safeguarding and placing the child's voice at the centre of planning.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required before appointment.
• Commitment to putting the child's voice at the heart of practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Respond to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework
• Act as the first point of contact for statutory intervention, with timely and proportionate responses
• Work with Targeted Support Services to step families down to early help when appropriate
• Strengthen relationships with families to prevent escalation
• Plan care creatively, with children's ideas and voice at the centre

Job description

Children's social worker post in the Assessment Team at Cambridgeshire County Council, with vacancies in two teams. The team is the first point of contact for statutory children's social care intervention, responding to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the county's needs framework. The work includes stepping families down to early help with Targeted Support Services, and the post runs on a 37-hour week. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required before appointment.

What the job involves

• Respond to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework
• Act as the first point of contact for statutory intervention, with timely and proportionate responses
• Work with Targeted Support Services to step families down to early help when appropriate
• Strengthen relationships with families to prevent escalation
• Plan care creatively, with children's ideas and voice at the centre

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Commitment to putting the child's voice at the heart of practice
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

What’s offered

• Team space to reflect together
• Monthly individual supervision
• Holistic support for colleagues
• Opportunity to shape care planning and have ideas heard
• Administrative support from Children's Information and Advice Officers