Senior Social Worker

My Social Work News; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Community Team in Huntingdon. This role offers the opportunity to lead in complex case arrangements, ensuring that individuals receive the support they need. The position emphasizes professional leadership, effective communication, and collaboration within a supportive environment. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working options, this organization fosters a culture that values innovation and accountability. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Employee Discounts

Additional Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Essential: Social Work qualification and registration.
• Desirable: Post-qualifying training in relevant specialties.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex case assessments and support planning.
• Engage with service users and provide necessary reports.
• Guide team members and ensure accountability.

Skills

Leadership in complex case arrangements

Report writing and analysis

Client engagement and support planning

Team guidance and accountability

Car driving with full UK licence

Education

Recognised professional Social Work qualification

Relevant specialist post-qualifying training

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Adult Community Team
Location: Huntingdon
Type: Permanent
Salary: £42,970 – £45,987 per annum

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Community Team, Huntingdon.

Our Vision:

• Creating a greener, fairer, and more caring Cambridgeshire.

Our Corporate Outcome:

• Every decision we make and every action we take contribute to reducing our carbon emissions and improving nature. We make a difference through our climate-conscious decisions each day.

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

• Lives Over Services – We put people and our communities at the heart of everything we do.
• Collaborative – We respect and value people equally and work together through a shared purpose.
• Creative and Aspirational – We use our bravery, boldness, and curiosity to challenge and innovate.
• Accountable – We take ownership of our outcomes and responsibility for our behaviours.

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible Working Options: Embrace various flexible work arrangements such as hybrid working, nine-day fortnight, term-time contracts, and job sharing.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access our employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders network, and a range of wellbeing resources.
• Cambs Rewards: Enjoy discounts via our online portal, including employee discounts and gym membership discounts.
• Additional Holiday Entitlement: Purchase up to four weeks of additional holiday entitlement.
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Join our active staff network called IDEAL.
• Regular Communication and Engagement: Stay informed with fortnightly Cambridgeshire Conversations led by senior leadership.
• Employee Recognition Scheme: Recognise exceptional performance with shopping vouchers and a day off.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with one of the most valuable pension schemes.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership in situations which have highly complex case arrangements for assessment and support planning.
• Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative, and based on analysis of complex evidence.
• Complete support planning with service users to ensure that outcomes identified at assessment are met.
• Actively engage with, assist, and provide advice to carers, conducting carers assessments when appropriate.
• Allocate and authorise support packages as appropriate.
• Lead, guide, and direct team members to ensure accountability for cases held.
• Provide written and verbal reports appropriate for courts and other legal purposes.
• Provide cover for the Team Manager during short term absences.

Requirements of the Senior Social Worker:

• Recognised professional Social Work qualification (Degree/Masters/Post Graduate Diploma/Social Work fast track qualifying programme) – Essential
• Relevant specialist post-qualifying and/or postgraduate training – Desirable
• Current Social Work England registration – Essential
• Car driver with full UK licence, ability to work from various locations and travel countywide – Essential

Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Why Cambridgeshire County Council?

Cambridgeshire County Council offers excellent professional development opportunities and access to ongoing training for all Social Workers. The council fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, promoting teamwork and innovation to deliver high-quality services. With a strong focus on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, Social Workers can manage their personal and professional commitments effectively.

A comprehensive wellbeing package covers all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work.

Get 28 Days Annual Leave. You can also buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Professional Growth and Development

Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships, and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth.

IDEAL Staff Equality Access

CCC is committed to inclusivity, so you get access to Peer Support Groups through the IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.

Work, live and thrive in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire is a wonderful county to live and work as a social worker due to its blend of vibrant communities, beautiful landscapes, and rich history.

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Start your journey with Cambridgeshire County Council.