Job responsibilities
The Disability Social Care 0-25 Service has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Social Workerto join our team on afixed-term basis (and there after to be reviewed). The post will be based in our specialist Disabled Childrens Social Work Team, in Awdry House, Wisbech. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a lively and dynamic team on a full time, permanent basis.
Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of thechildren and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. Assess,need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
If this sounds like an role that suits your skillset, we would love to hear from you! For more information, callBethon01223 475920or emailjoinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
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In Childrens Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?
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.
Wesupportflexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.
Our benefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible and creativeworking arrangements
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensivewellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewardsemployee discounts
- A comprehensivepension scheme
- IDEALstaff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Camwebour staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employeerecognition scheme
- We offer a generous mileage allowance
For our Social Workers, we offer more specific benefits like:
- Generousannual leaveprovision (28 days, plus bank holidays)
- Asupportive management teamthat will champion your learning and development
- Employee Assistance Programme access to free support 24 hours a day
- Scalableretention paymentsto loyal social workers in specific teams after the first full year of employment, starting at £900which increases during the first three years of service
- Arelocation packageof up to £8000 for eligible candidates
- Plus, 6 days of protected time each year to enable our Social Workers to maintain theirContinuous Professional Development.
Please read ourbenefits brochureattached for more information.
About youTo be successful in this role you will have an understanding of relevant SEND legislation and policy, and knowledge of the factors that lead to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will be responsible for managing risk and supporting children and young people assessed as being children in need, at risk of significant harm or for whom the Local Authority is a Corporate Parent. You will also be able to demonstrate you have the ability to manage a complex caseload and achieve positive outcomes for the countys most vulnerable residents.
We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals whoenjoy making a difference in theirlocal community, arecurious and spot things that others might not see, enjoysbuilding relationships and likes to explore possibilities.
You must:
- Be aqualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
- Havethe ability towork 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 usCambridgeshire 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.
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.
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.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-career
