Social Worker for Vulnerable Families

6 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle intricate caseloads involving Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline, and care proceedings.
  • Focus on children up to 12 years old and collaborate with families to facilitate sustainable change.
  • Apply a Motivational Interviewing approach to enhance outcomes for children.
What We Offer
  • A relocation package up to £8,000 for qualified social workers.
  • Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with defined benefits.
  • Flexible contribution options and benefits including life cover and ill-health protection.
  • Entitlement ranges from 28 to 31 days, with options to buy additional leave and take a career break.
  • Maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave provisions.
  • Access to diverse training opportunities and in-house resources.
  • Flexible hours and remote work options available.
  • Brand-new cars with insurance and maintenance included.
  • Tax savings on new bikes.
  • Bonus payments for successful social worker referrals.
  • Access to discounts on various services and products.
  • Recognition for outstanding performance.
Requirements
  • Hold a recognised professional Social Work qualification.
  • Possess relevant specialist post-qualifying and/or post-graduate training.
  • Hold a valid UK driver's license with the ability to work from various locations and travel countywide.
  • Demonstrate proven knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors.
  • Have knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures.
  • Exhibit the ability to maintain high-quality records, writing clear, concise, child-centred reports and plans.
  • Demonstrate the ability to establish rapport and build relationships with children/young people and their families using a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is approximately £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, you will receive a range of benefits, including a relocation package, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.



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