Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Service in Cambridge. The role involves working with children and families, ensuring statutory functions are met. Candidates must possess a Social Work qualification, 3 years of frontline experience, and a valid registration with Social Work England. A hybrid working pattern is offered, along with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to £38.00 per hour

Hybrid working pattern

Parking available on site

Opportunity to progress court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in frontline and assessment work.
• Social Work England registration required.
• Access to own vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Family Safeguarding Service to ensure correct outcomes for children.
• Handle cases involving CIN, CP, and LAC.
• Make statutory decisions and perform necessary functions.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection

Experience in Frontline Team

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.

You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working pattern.
• Parking available on site
• Opportunity to progress court experience

For more information, please get in touch with.

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906