Social Worker - Adult Early Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified social worker to join our fast-paced and supportive team. The role is full time and permanent, within our Adult Early Help (AEH) Team.

As part of our wider Prevention and Early Intervention Service, you will play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for people across Cambridgeshire

Our multidisciplinary teams are made up of Social Workers and Adult Support Coordinators with a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where colleagues work together to support individuals, families, and carers, whilst sharing knowledge of preventative and community-based services available across the county.

This role is a rewarding opportunity for a social worker who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values strengths-based practice, and is passionate about helping people access the right support at the right time.

As a council, Cambridgeshire County Council supports staff to identify their professional development needs and offers a wide range of training and apprenticeship opportunities

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

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16 November 2026.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Stuart Brown, Team Manager, at
Stuart

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 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 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
• A 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 £350
• Access to development opportunities
  , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

The Adult Early Help Team is often the first point of contact for adults aged 18 and over who are seeking support from Adult Social Care. The team undertakes assessments, supports unpaid carers through strengths-based conversations and planning, and helps individuals access the right support at the earliest opportunity.

Working within the team's duty function, you will be responsible for effectively screening and triaging referrals, ensuring timely responses and appropriate pathways to support.

• Triaging referrals that are sent to adult early help
• Supporting your team colleagues in working within a front door' team
• Developing community action plans
• Working with unpaid carers to understand their needs and undertake carers' conversations and planning.

• Contributing to safeguarding referrals and identifying risks to vulnerable adults.
• Assessing and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, including consideration of an individual's ability to make decisions.
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