Adults Social Worker - Adult and Autism Team (Part-Time, 29 Hours) - Amundsen House, Stocks Bridge Way, St Ives, United KingdomOur BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional DevelopmentA relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skillsA Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growthFor more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleDo you enjoy making a difference to your local community? Are you curious and creative in your practice? Do you enjoy building lasting relationships?If the answer is yes, then this is an opportunity for you.The Adult and Autism team are looking for a Social Worker for 29 hours per week who will promote choice, control and independence, ensuring at all times that the service user is at the centre of this process. The team are responsible for working with adults with Autism and those who may have eligible care and support needs for other reasons, often associated with a neurodiversity. Our aim is to work progressively with individuals, recognising and building on their talents and abilities, whilst also providing tailored support to eligible needs under the Care Act.‘No two days are ever the same in the Adults and Autism Team, working with a wide range of individuals and situations. The work can be challenging and demanding but is ultimately rewarding, working to support individuals to develop their life chances. The team is supportive and knowledgeable, with people working together in a flexible way for the best outcomes for those we work with.’We provide a supportive team, with regular supervision and a concentration on further training and learning opportunities. The role is based at Amundsen House, St Ives, but covers the county of Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council offers a wide range of benefits including a lease car option, mileage allowance, a generous annual leave entitlement as well as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Interim Team Managers Dan Williams or Emma Browne on 01480 372356 or daniel.williams@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or emma.browne@cambridgeshire.gov.uk For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on 01480 372 425 or e-mail welovesocialworkers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of 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.About youExperience and a willingness to work with partner agencies is vital, as is an understanding of the legal framework surrounding Autism. Knowledge and/or lived experience of Autism or wider neurodiversities would be advantageous. You must:Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registrationHave the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independentlyFor a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.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 organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers