Job Summary
We have an exciting vacancy in Cambridgeshire County Council. For more information, please see below.
Main Duties of the Job
We offer a wide range of great benefits at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more, please see below.
About Us
We value our colleagues and have developed numerous benefits in addition to basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension, and mileage. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding, fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.
Details
* Date posted: 07 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £39,548 to £42,248 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: VPFE0DF4C3
* Job locations: March, PE15 8NE
Job Description & Responsibilities
Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and registered Qualified Social Worker? An incredible opportunity awaits in our Adult Community Teams for both a full-time Social Worker with the Fenland Team and a 30-hour Social Worker with the East Team.
We seek committed professionals who thrive on making a difference. If you're ready for a new challenge, capable of completing Care Act Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, and Safeguarding Adult Enquiries, we would love to hear from you!
Join our established team of passionate, enthusiastic, and committed Social Work and Social Care Practitioners. The Fenland Team operates from Hereward Hall in March, and the East Cambridgeshire Team is based at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely.
You will manage a caseload, with experience in Safeguarding Adult Enquiries, assessments, and reviews, especially with older people. Good organisational skills, record-keeping, and teamwork are essential. Experience working within tight timescales and commissioning cost-effective, personalised support is also required. Managing Safeguarding under Making Safeguarding Personal is part of the role and can be developed further.
You will support the development of evidence-based practices in risk enablement, safeguarding, and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Court of Protection. Providing structured supervision and supporting professional development are key responsibilities.
Ready to make an impact? Join our team delivering exceptional care to the community!
For further information, contact Jasmine Osbourne at 07393142462 or jasmine.osbourne@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, or Aleesha Lombardo at 01356 650581 or Aleesha.Lambardo@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
Locations: Hereward Hall, County Rd, March, PE15 8NE; Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely, CB6 1DN.
Benefits
Our benefits include wellbeing packages, protected CPD time, relocation support up to £8,000 (eligibility applies), pay progression schemes, referral bonuses, and development opportunities. For more details, see the attached benefits brochure.
What You Will Be Doing
You will collaborate with partner agencies to support adults with care needs and their carers, providing strengths-based assessments and interventions that promote independence and informed choices. Opportunities for professional development, such as becoming a Practice Educator or Best Interest Assessor, are available.
About You
You should have experience working with individuals with complex needs, a strong understanding of relevant legislation, and IT skills. You must be passionate about social justice, registered with Social Work England, hold a full driver’s license, and be flexible and willing to learn.
About Us
Cambridgeshire offers diverse living and working environments. Our values underpin our culture, and we strive for a workforce that reflects our community's diversity. We support inclusivity, equality, and reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.
Visit our careers page for more information on learning, development, and benefits.
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