Senior Social Worker - Adult Early Help

NHS; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting part-time fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker in the Adults Early Help Team at NHS. The role involves supporting adults with care needs, managing team dynamics, and ensuring effective service delivery through a strength-based approach. Applicants must be qualified Social Workers with relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

Wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing

6 days of protected time annually for Continuous Professional Development

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Pay progression scheme

Scalable retention payments of up to £8,852 over 3 years

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to development opportunities and coaching

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience in social care.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience in multidisciplinary working is key.

Responsibilities

• Manage new referrals and allocate work to ensure balanced workloads.
• Provide line management and support team development.
• Promote strength-based practice and effective risk management.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting part-time fixed-term vacancy in our Adults Early Help Team for a Social Worker. For more information please see the details below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting part-time fixed-term vacancy in our Adults Early Help Team for a Social Worker. For more details about the role, please see below.

About us

We have an exciting part-time fixed-term vacancy in our Adults Early Help Team for a Social Worker. For more details about the role, please see below.

Details

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £4,426 to £47,277 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: VP8C5B9315
• Job locations: St Ives, PE27 5JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting, fixed-term opportunity has arisen to join the front door team for Prevention and Early Intervention as a Senior Social Worker in our Adult Early Help team.

The service helps adults with support needs and their unpaid carers living in the community from across Cambridgeshire. With a focus on strength-based, person-centred conversations, the team connects people to community resources, volunteers, and charities, making good use of equipment and technology to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for formal care.

The work of the team is fast-paced, and the role of the Senior Social Worker is to provide expertise on legislation and to ensure a balanced approach is taken to positive risk-taking and safeguarding. You will line manage and support the development of the wider team, using your experience to support alternatively qualified staff in Adult Support Coordinator roles.

You will work alongside the other Senior Social Worker in the team to support the ongoing development of our team through case audits, reflective work, and identifying and supporting the development of training needs.

As part of the wider Prevention and Early Intervention offer, we work closely with colleagues within the service to deliver the best outcomes for service users. Similarly, as the front door team, we work closely with colleagues from many external teams, sharing our knowledge and expertise to achieve a wider focus on prevention and early intervention.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stuart Brown by email to arrange a time to talk: [e-mail]

Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure obtained 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 are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey. For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth at 01480 372 425 or [e-mail].

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organization, and our communities.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed numerous benefits beyond basic entitlements like annual leave, sick pay, pension, and mileage:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, accessible by 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 £8,852 over 3 years, starting after your first full year, in specific teams
• A Refer a Friend Scheme: Refer a Social Worker, and if they are employed, receive an introduction fee of £350
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships, and coaching for personal and professional growth

For more details, see the attached benefits brochure.

What will you be doing?

This diverse, mostly remote role involves supporting service users via telephone and video calls. You will manage new referrals, allocate work to ensure a balanced workload, and provide opportunities for team members to grow.

You will promote a balance of strength-based practice and risk management, ensuring effective case recording and throughput to meet service demands.

The team holds daily huddles for case discussion, knowledge sharing, and reflective practice, offering opportunities for wider collaboration with the Prevention and Early Intervention service.

Initiative and adaptability are encouraged. You will support team training, development, and your own learning opportunities.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will have line management responsibilities, lead quality assurance efforts, oversee budget responsibilities, and embed new processes and learning within the team and wider service.

About you

You must be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and post-qualifying experience in social care.

A good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is required. Experience in multidisciplinary working is key.

You should have strong communication skills, a confident telephone manner, and the ability to work independently.

Good planning, organization, resilience, and flexibility are essential. Experience in staff development, mentoring, and coaching is desirable.

For a full list of requirements, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.

About us

Cambridgeshire offers a vibrant and diverse environment, from the urban center in Cambridge to rural landscapes. Our values drive our culture and service delivery.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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