PERM - Children&;s QSW - Family Safeguarding - Cambridgeshire

Position: PERM - Children's QSW - Family Safeguarding - Cambridgeshire
Location: Cambridgeshire

Children's Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding

Permanent Social Worker Jobs | Cambridgeshire County Council | Hybrid Working | Relocation Package Available

Cambridgeshire County Council is recruiting 7 Children's Social Workers to join the Family Support & Safeguarding service across Huntingdon, Wisbech and Cambridge City.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a supportive local authority environment, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based and child-centred approach.

Rolling advert - no closing date. The advert will close once all vacancies have been successfully filled.

Role Details

Job Title:

Children's Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding
Organisation:
Cambridgeshire County Council

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £41,958 - £44,822 per annum
Interview:
Microsoft Teams
Working Pattern:
Hybrid working - office, home working and statutory visits

Locations:

📍 Huntingdon - PE29 3AD

📍 Wisbech - PE13 2JD

📍 Cambridge City - CB2 9NL

About the Role

As a Children's Social Worker within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will provide high-quality statutory social work support to vulnerable children and families.

You will:

Complete assessments and develop effective plans to safeguard children
Undertake child protection and safeguarding interventions
Ensure the voice of the child is central to your practice
Build strong relationships with children, young people and families
Work collaboratively with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
Produce clear, analytical reports and maintain accurate case records
Manage risk and support positive outcomes through effective social work interventions

Cambridgeshire uses a strengths-based Family Safeguarding model, supporting practitioners to work collaboratively with families and focus on sustainable change.

About You

We are looking for qualified Children's Social Workers with:

✅ Social Work qualification (Degree/Masters/PG Diploma/Fast Track)
✅ Active Social Work England registration
✅ Experience working with children and families
✅ Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
✅ Experience completing assessments and managing a caseload
✅ Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills
✅ Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the county

Experience with in Family Support, Safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN, LAC or Children's Services is desirable.

Benefits of Joining Cambridgeshire County Council

💷 Salary & Retention Payments

Salary: £41,958 - £44,822

Retention payments available:

After 1 year - £1,049
After 2 years - £3,147
After 3 years - £4,196
Total over 3 years - £8,392
Annual retention payment after 3 years - £1,500🏡 Flexible & Hybrid Working

Enjoy a flexible approach including:

✅ Hybrid working options
✅ Compressed hours (5 days over 4 where suitable)
✅ 9-day fortnight option (subject to team/service requirements)

🚗 Relocation Package

Moving to Cambridgeshire? A relocation package of up to £8,000 is available to support your move.

📚 Career Development & Wellbeing

Cambridgeshire offers:

✅ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
✅ Learning and development opportunities
✅ Coaching and career progression support
✅ CPD opportunities with protected time
✅ Employee wellbeing support
✅ Employee discounts and reward schemes
✅ Cycle to Work and car lease schemes

Apply Today

If you are a Children's Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker or Family Support Social Worker looking for a permanent opportunity in Cambridgeshire, we would love to hear from you.

Join Cambridgeshire County Council and make a lasting difference to children and families.

Recruitment Partner:
Eden Brown Synergy
Referral Bonus:
Recommend a qualified Social Worker and receive up to £300 (T&Cs apply).
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