Social Worker - Adults Learning Disability Partnership East. Part-Time

Cambridgeshire County Council; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ely is looking for a part-time Social Worker for its Learning Disability Partnership Team. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for office attendance up to three days a week, and involves important tasks like Social Care assessments and working closely with individuals and their carers. Ideal candidates should be registered with Social Work England and possess excellent communication skills. A comprehensive wellbeing package and pay progression scheme are among the benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Protected CPD time

Pay progression scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work, specifically with adults and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work from various locations independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Social Care and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Complete Safeguarding and care and support planning.
• Prepare Community deprivation of liberty applications.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Job description

Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Partnership East (Part‑Time)

We have an exciting vacancy in the Learning Disability Partnership Team for a part‑time Social Worker. The role is based at Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely and offers a hybrid model of practice (office up to three days a week with home working).

Job responsibilities

You will undertake Social Care and Mental Capacity Act assessments, complete Safeguarding and care and support planning, and prepare Community deprivation of liberty applications to the Court of Protection. You will also work in partnership with adults, their informal carers, and a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals.

About the team

The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) brings together specialist health and social care services for people with a learning disability. The LDP is now working to a hybrid model with office‑based work up to three days a week.

What will you be doing?

As part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will carry out:

• Social Care and Mental Capacity Act assessments
• Safeguarding and care and support planning
• Community deprivation of liberty applications to the Court of Protection
• Strength‑based, evidence‑based practice with adults and their carers

About you

We are looking for experienced Social Workers who are:

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England
• Able to work from a variety of locations and travel county‑wide independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent and a strong team player with organisational skill

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification – General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

• A comprehensive wellbeing package – covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support your Continuous Professional Development
• A pay progression scheme to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• A Refer a Friend Scheme – a £350 introduction fee for a successfully recruited Social Worker
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

Contact & Application

For more information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Michelle Yearsley at [e-mail].

Interview dates are planned for the week commencing the 5th of January 2026.

Our recruitment process is largely virtual via Microsoft Teams. We may include a virtual assessment and will provide relevant information in advance.

For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on 01480 372 425 or e‑mail [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

We are Committed to being a Disability Confident Leader and support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We also encourage applicants with a disability to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our learning and development opportunities, welfare package and benefits: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers