Social Worker - Adolescent TeaminHuntingdon inHuntingdonPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

£39,548 to £42,248 a year PERMANENT
BONUSCASELOADFAMILYMENTAL HEALTHPENSIONSOCIAL WORK

Cambridgeshire County Councilr6yOCaWZ

Meaningful Impact, Work closely with vulnerable teenagers and make a significant difference in their lives by helping them through critical challenges.

Supportive Environment, Join a small, friendly, and well-supported team closely linked with other adolescent services, fostering collaboration and shared goals.

Professional Development, Enjoy 6 days of protected time each year dedicated to Continuous Professional Development, enhancing your skills and career growth.

Wellbeing Package, Access a comprehensive wellbeing package covering various aspects of personal wellbeing, available to you and your family.

Flexible Work Arrangement, Benefit from flexible working options, including regular home working, while staying connected with teammates through in-person meetings.

Competitive Benefits, Access a relocation package of up to £8,000, a pay progression scheme, and the chance to earn referral bonuses for introducing new colleagues.

Commitment to Inclusion, Work in an inclusive and diverse environment that values and supports all employees, fostering a compassionate culture.

Join Our Adolescent Team as a Social Worker in Huntingdon!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable teenagers? We invite dynamic and compassionate women to apply for the exciting role of Social Worker in our Adolescent Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. You'll be part of a small, supportive team focused on safeguarding young people during their most crucial years, while collaborating closely with other adolescent services. Our trauma-informed, relationship-based approach is designed to empower you to support teens facing significant challenges, from mental health struggles to risks of exploitation.

In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 12-15 children aged 12 and above, actively engaging with them in their own environments and building meaningful relationships. We offer flexibility with regular home working and a strong commitment to your professional development, including a comprehensive wellbeing package and the chance to accelerate your pay as you gain experience. If you're a qualified Social Worker ready to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to reach out to Nathalie at 01223 475920 or at joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Help us shape a brighter future for young people in our community!

Meaningful Impact, Work closely with vulnerable teenagers and make a significant difference in their lives by helping them through critical challenges.

Supportive Environment, Join a small, friendly, and well-supported team closely linked with other adolescent services, fostering collaboration and shared goals.

Professional Development, Enjoy 6 days of protected time each year dedicated to Continuous Professional Development, enhancing your skills and career growth.

Wellbeing Package, Access a comprehensive wellbeing package covering various aspects of personal wellbeing, available to you and your family.

Flexible Work Arrangement, Benefit from flexible working options, including regular home working, while staying connected with teammates through in-person meetings.

Competitive Benefits, Access a relocation package of up to £8,000, a pay progression scheme, and the chance to earn referral bonuses for introducing new colleagues.

Commitment to Inclusion, Work in an inclusive and diverse environment that values and supports all employees, fostering a compassionate culture.

We have an exciting vacancy in our Adolescent Team for a Social Worker. For more information please see the below.

We have an exciting vacancy in our Adolescent Team for a Social Worker. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us
This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join us in our Adolescent Teams!
We are looking for a social worker who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for young people to join our team of social workers and child practitioners to safeguard vulnerable teenagers and to promote successful development at this crucial stage of their lives.
We work in small, friendly and well supported teams that are closely linked to our other adolescent services including the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and our specialist teams for supporting children who face risks outside the home. Our approach is trauma-informed and relationship-based, with specialist psychology support for the workforce and an emphasis on direct work with young people so that our staff can make a difference.
Young people are referred to our team for one or more of these reasons: they regularly go missing; they are at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation; they are involved in serious violence; they have significant challenges with their mental health or substance misuse; they are at imminent risk of entering care because of family breakdown; or they are aged 16/17 and homeless.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we have recently launched new safeguarding pathways for children who face risks outside the home. The Adolescent Social Work Teams are at the forefront of this crucial work.
This post is for our South Team, which covers Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire
Apply or get in touch with us today by calling Nathalie on. Alternatively, you can email us visit ourwebsitefor more information.
Interviews will be held in person on Friday 11th April
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.
Our benefits
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 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 skills

ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350

Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for a caseload of approximately 12-15 children aged 12 and above where the primary safeguarding concerns are contextual. Most children open to the team are supported through Child In Need Plans, but you will also undertaken some Child and Family Assessments and work with some children subject to Child Protection Plans and who are children in care.
Your days will be varied and include core tasks such as visiting children at home or in the community, attending meetings with professional networks and completing written tasks.
We operate flexible working including regular home working but ensure that staff are well connected to their team-mates, including in-person meetings on a fortnightly basis.
About you
We're looking for a confident and dynamic social worker who enjoys working with teenagers and their families and making a difference in their local community. You will be curious and creative, enjoy building relationships and a team player.
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 independently
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
About us
Cambridgeshire 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.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities.If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Some examples of adjustments could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.
Visit 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.
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To work as a social worker in the UK, you need a combination of education, practical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications required:

Educational Requirements:

1. Relevant Degree: Typically, you need a degree in social work, which is usually recognized by UK regulatory bodies. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree in social work may suffice if you have a prior degree in another discipline.

2. Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work: For those who have a relevant degree but not in social work, a postgraduate qualification can be pursued.

3. Registration: You must register with the regulatory body for social workers in your country (Social Work England for England, Social Care Wales, the Care Council for Northern Ireland, or the Scottish Social Services Council).

Key Skills Required:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with clients, families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding clients' feelings and perspectives to provide appropriate support and guidance.

3. Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in developing practical solutions to complex issues faced by clients.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

6. Organizational Skills: Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records, and ensuring all paperwork is completed promptly.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of clients.

8. Resilience: Ability to cope with emotional stress and remain focused under pressure.

9. Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate for clients’ needs and rights effectively.

10. Knowledge of Services and Legislation: Understanding of social welfare policies, relevant laws, and local services available to clients.

Additional Attributes:

- Ethical Practice: Strong moral principles guiding your work.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various circumstances and respond to changing needs.

- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to collective goals.

Experience:

- Practical Experience: Engaging in placements during your studies, volunteering, or previous roles in related fields can provide essential hands-on experience.

Social Worker - Adolescent TeaminHuntingdoninHuntingdonPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

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