Social Worker

My Social Work News; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a part-time Social Worker for the East Community Team in Cambridge. You will lead in complex cases, engage with service users, and work collaboratively in a supportive, innovative environment. The role emphasizes work-life balance, flexibility, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Cambs Rewards and Discounts

Additional Holiday Entitlement

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

Employee Recognition Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work is essential.
• Current Social Work England registration required.
• Must be a car driver with full UK licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for complex assessments and planning.
• Engage with service users and allocate support packages appropriately.
• Administer reports for legal purposes based on complex evidence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised professional Social Work qualification

Relevant specialist post-qualifying training

Job description

Job Title:Social Worker – East Community Team
Location:Cambridge
Type:Permanent, Part-time hours
Salary:£39,548 – £42,248 per annum

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently seeking a Social Worker to work part-time in ourEast Community Team.

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. We operate a ‘flex from 1st’ approach, enabling employees to request flexible working from day one.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access our employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders network, monthly virtual Wellbeing Hours covering diverse topics, and a range of wellbeing resources.
• Cambs Rewards: Enjoy discounts via our online portal, including employee discounts, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, free Pure Gym day passes, and gym membership discounts.
• Additional Holiday Entitlement: Purchase up to four weeks of additional holiday entitlement and participate in the ‘pennies from heaven’ charity donation scheme via monthly pay.
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Join our active staff network called IDEAL, reflecting our commitment to prioritising equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Regular Communication and Engagement: Stay informed and engaged with fortnightly Cambridgeshire Conversations led by senior leadership, weekly staff newsletters, and an updated staff intranet ‘Camweb’.
• Employee Recognition Scheme: Recognise exceptional performance with shopping vouchers and a day off through our employee recognition scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with one of the most valuable pension schemes, providing a guaranteed income backed by the government, unaffected by market fluctuations, and adjusted with the cost of living.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership in situations which have highly complex case arrangements for assessment and support planning in situations which involve risk, complexity and safety of the service user and others.
• 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 through the provision of support, equipment, adaptations and enabling programmes.
• Actively engage with, assist, and provide advice to carers, conducting carers assessments when appropriate, to enable them to sustain their caring role.
• Allocate and authorise support packages as appropriate.
• Lead guide and direct team members to ensure work plans are in place and accountability taken by each team member for the cases held.
• Provide written and verbal reports, appropriate for courts and other legal purposes, which are concise, informative, and based on complex evidence to support problem solving and resolution.
• Provide cover for the Team Manager during short term absences

Requirements of the 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?

Work-life balance, support, and innovation

Cambridgeshire County Council offer 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 are able to manage their personal and professional commitments effectively. This makes it a rewarding place to grow a career while making a truly meaningful difference in the community.

A comprehensive wellbeing package to covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work – also accessible by your family.

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. The county offers a diverse range of urban and rural settings, providing social workers with the opportunity to serve a wide variety of populations and needs. Excellent transport links, fantastic schools, and access to cultural amenities make it the perfect place to be. Moreover, the county’s commitment to social care and community support ensures that social workers are valued and able to make a real impact on the well-being of residents, all while enjoying a great quality of life.

"We are a flex-first employer, valuing work-life balance and the wellbeing of our Social Workers, and all other staff. We are dedicated to family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements that accommodate both formal and informal needs. Cambridgeshire provides an environment where social workers are supported in their career development and feel truly valued."

Area highlights

Office address

Huntingdon, PE28 4YE

Local highlight

Average house price

Closest city

Cambridge (35 mins)

STN (50 mins)

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