Role Overview
We believe in providing children, young people and their families with choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs and the right to access inclusive services. Our children’s social workers use Person Centred Planning approaches to seek the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.
We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to improve the lives of children, young people and families. We are committed to high professional standards and continuous learning.
About you
* Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration.
* Ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.
Additional Eligibility
Subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service verification.
Not accepting applications from newly qualified social workers or overseas candidates requiring sponsorship.
Our Benefits
* A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, also accessible by your family.
* 6 days of protected time each year to support your Continuous Professional Development.
* A relocation package (eligibility applies).
* A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills.
* Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 (Social Worker) and £9,391 (Senior Practitioner) over a 3‑year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support & Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams.
* A Refer a Friend Scheme: if you refer another Social Worker who is subsequently employed by us, we will pay an introduction fee of £350.
* Access to the Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) to support your development.
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