Social Worker - Young Adults Team (Adult Social Care)

Cambridgeshire County Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a full-time Social Worker for its Young Adults Team in Huntingdon. The role involves supporting young adults with learning disabilities, performing assessments, and working with various services to promote independence. Candidates should have Social Worker registration and knowledge of relevant legislation. This job includes opportunities for remote working and development benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing package

Continuous Professional Development time

Pay progression scheme

Retention payments

Refer a Friend scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration.
• Hold a driving license and ability to travel independently.
• Experience in safeguarding and managing complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Complete Social Care Assessments, Reviews, and Planning.
• Undertake Section 42 enquiries with oversight.
• Collaborate with Children’s services and Adult LD services.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience with learning disabilities

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our Young Adults Team, for 37 hours a week. The Young Adults Team supports Adults aged 18-25 with a diagnosed learning disability who have an EHC Plan. The team works countywide from Scott House in Huntingdon, with remote working options and an office in Huntingdon. The team collaborates closely to promote personalisation, independence, choice, and opportunities for young people to develop their independence for adulthood. Occasional out-of-county travel may be required.

Part of the role involves working alongside Children’s services with young people under 18 to prepare them and their families for adulthood. You will support young adults through change, encourage progression, and acknowledge individual, family, and community strengths. You will work alongside Adult Learning Disability services, particularly health colleagues, and closely with Education services.

Responsibilities

• Complete Social Care Assessments, Social Care Reviews, and Care and Support Planning in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Undertake Section 42 enquiries with oversight from a Senior or Team Manager.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and be involved in Best Interest Decisions, including completing Concerning People DoL (CoP DoL) work.
• Collaborate with Children’s services for young people under 18 and with Adult LD services, health colleagues, and Education services.
• Promote the principles of personalisation, encouraging independence, choice, and opportunities for young people to develop independence for adulthood.
• Work as part of a dynamic, supportive team and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration.
• Hold a driving licence and have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.
• Knowledge and experience of working with people with a learning disability is desirable but not essential.
• Working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is important, as well as experience in safeguarding and managing complex casework in previous roles.

Benefits

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover 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 in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development.
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills.
• Scalable retention payments of up to £8,852 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment, in specific teams.
• A Refer a Friend Scheme: if you refer another Social Worker who is subsequently employed as a result of that introduction, you’ll receive £350.
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Employer and value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council. We have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, an employee network IDEAL, and peer support groups to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and, when you join us; talk to the Hiring Manager to discuss any adjustments you may need. Visit our jobs and careers section for more information.