Adults Senior Social Worker - South Transfer of Care Team - The Clay Farm Centre, Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge (Near Addenbrookes Hospital), 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 roleAre you looking for a Senior Social Worker role? Do you thrive in a fast paced, multi-agency environment?If the answer is “Yes” then this might be just the role for YOU!The South Transfer of Care Team is seeking a full‑time Senior Social Worker, based primarily at our Trumpington office near Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. While this is a countywide service, the South team mainly supports discharges from Addenbrooke’s hospital, as well as Papworth Hospital, West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket Hospital (Rosemary Ward), the Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, and the Princess of Wales Rehabilitation Unit in Ely. We also assist with discharges from care homes following health‑led discharges. In addition, our team provides ongoing support after discharge by carrying out six‑week reviews to ensure individuals’ needs continue to be met in the community.Transfer of Care Teams work within the following hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pmFriday: 9:00am – 4:30pmOur team works in a hybrid model, combining time at the office with the flexibility of working from home.We are committed to supporting flexible working opportunities and staff can also benefit from salary enhancements depending on their chosen working pattern: 7% enhancement – for working 1 weekend day per month and 1 Bank Holiday per year8% enhancement – for working 1 weekend day per month and 2 Bank Holidays per year10% enhancement – for working 1 weekend day per month and 3 Bank Holidays per year15% enhancement – for working 2 weekend days per month and 3 Bank Holidays per yearIn addition, staff who work one or two weekend days each month will receive a day(s) off during the week in recognition of their contribution. Weekend working arrangements are subject to review in line with local agreements.For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Team Manager Abbie Williams, Team Manager, South Transfer of Care Team on 01480 372390 or call Business support on 01223 729165. Interviews are provisionally planned for the week commencing the 19th January 2026. Interviews will be face to face. We usually meet candidates in person for interviews, but in special circumstances we can arrange a Microsoft Teams interview.We are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey. 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.We are proud to serve the diverse 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.About youYou must be a qualified social worker with at least 2 years’ post ASYE experience and ideally have experience managing people. We would particularly welcome applicants who already hold, or are working towards, a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor, or Approved Mental Health Professional qualification. You will have worked with a complex caseload and have excellent knowledge of current legislation which will include the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the associated statutory guidance. You will have proven knowledge and skills for Safeguarding Adults.You will be a person-centred practitioner with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting. You will be imaginative, dynamic and an excellent communicator with the ability to influence the workings of other services.This is a fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate should be able to work with competing demands for services.You must:· Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration· Have 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 and 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