Senior Social Worker - Young Adults Team - Disability Social Care, PE29 3AD

Our Benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to 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 Scalable retention payments of up to £7,650 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment, in specific teams Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert. About the role A new opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Social Worker post in our Young Adult’s Team, for 37 hours a week. Our Young Adults Team is made up of Social Workers and Adult Support Co-ordinators, who work closely in a highly supportive environment, led by a team of 4 Senior Social workers and the Team Manager. Team members have a wealth of experience and knowledge to support ongoing professional development for newer team members. Our team benefit from carefully managed caseloads which reflect their experience and skill set. There continues to be a raft of opportunities for joint working with a range of other departments and provider services, which means that no two days are ever the same. There is always something new to learn Our Young Adults Team is a countywide team based at Scott House in Huntingdon. As well as offering a degree of remote working, the Young Adults Team are fortunate to have an office based in the incredible town of Huntingdon with easy access to local shops, restaurants and community facilities. The Young Adults Team support Adults 18-25yrs with a diagnosed learning disability who have an EHC Plan. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and passionate individual who is dedicated to improving the lives of young people, working alongside other professional colleagues to promote the principles of personalisation, encouraging independence, choice and opportunities for young people to develop their independence for adulthood. Occasional out of county travel may be required. We are a fun, friendly and supportive team who work together in a unique way to improve the lives of the young people we support. If you would like further information about this role please contact Clare Stocks on 07747 790623. Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found. We are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey. For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on 01480 372 425 or e-mail welovesocialworkerscambridgeshire.gov.uk . 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. About you We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities. 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 and 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.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.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit 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-careers