Children's Social Worker

Children's Social Worker – Children, Education & Families Service, Cambridgeshire County Council – permanent

Location:

Cambridgeshire
- Huntingdon (PE29 3AD
), Wisbech (PE13 2JD
), Cambridge City (CB2 9NL
) South Cambs & East Ely. Hybrid working with a mix of office, home working and visits. Compressed hours (5 days in
4) and 9 day fortnight available from day 1 if fits with the team and service.

Grade: P1

Pay Rate: £41,958 - £44,822

Contract:

Full-Time

Full UK Driving Licence Required

Relocation package available

Sponsorship swap available

At Cambridgeshire County Council, we are committed to creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. Our Children's Services place children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they receive the support, protection and opportunities they need to thrive.

As a Children's Social Worker, you will hold a varied and rewarding caseload, undertaking assessments, planning interventions and delivering effective support to children and families. You will act as the lead professional in safeguarding cases, ensuring timely and proportionate interventions that place the child's voice and lived experience at the centre of decision-making.

You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and professionals across education, health and community services to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Our practice is underpinned by 'The Big 6', ensuring every child's journey is informed by:
Genograms, Chronology, Voice of the Child, Meaningful and Planned Visits, Supervision and Management Oversight, Effective Planning and Review Processes.

• Safeguarding and Assessment:
  Undertake high-quality assessments of children and families, identifying needs, strengths and risks.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans that deliver positive and sustainable change.
• Lead on safeguarding concerns, child protection interventions and statutory responsibilities.
• Ensure the voice and lived experience of children and young people inform all assessments, planning and decision-making.
• Complete clear, analytical and evidence-based reports for meetings, conferences and court proceedings.

• Build effective and trusting relationships with children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach.
• Promote resilience, independence and positive family outcomes.
• Uphold children's rights and ensure interventions are proportionate and child-centred.

• Work closely with schools, health services, police, legal professionals and partner agencies.
• Participate in and lead multi-disciplinary meetings where appropriate.
• Share information effectively to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Contribute to integrated service delivery and continuous service improvement.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements and professional standards.
• Keep up to date with legislation, policy and best practice developments.
• Contribute to learning, development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Act as a positive ambassador for social work and Cambridgeshire County Council.

We are seeking motivated Social Workers who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Master's, Postgraduate Diploma or approved Fast Track Programme)
• Current Social Work England registration
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel across Cambridgeshire
• Experience of social work practice with children and…