Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the childs voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Family Support and Safeguarding Team!

We manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings, focusing on children up to the age of 18. You will all use a Motivational Interviewing approach where you will act in partnership with children and their families to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes for children. This is an exciting and creative time to join us in Family Safeguarding, and we would welcome applications from a diverse range of workers to enhance our existing workforce.

We currently have vacancies in our teams based at Stanton House in Huntingdon, Awdry House in Wisbech, Noble House in Ely and Fawcett House in Cambridge. However, please note that as part of the Councils ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location.

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email [email protected].

This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don't wait to apply!

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.

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 (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 £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
• 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:

• Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

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 & Person Specification.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Wisbech

PE13 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Childrens Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approaches in seeking the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.

We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to make the lives of our Children, Young People and their Families better. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.

If this sounds like an role that suits your skillset, we would love to hear from you! For more information, callNathalie on01223 475920 or email[email protected].

We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, so dont wait to apply!

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.

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 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392(Social Worker) and £9,391(Senior Practitioner) over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support & Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams
• 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.

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.

We will not be able to accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme at the beginning of each year. For more information and to register your interest roles and be notified when we're recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers, head to our website.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridge

CB2 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the childs voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Assessment Team!

The Assessment Team is the first point of contact for statutory intervention. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced and focused on delivering timely, proportionate responses to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework.

We work closely with our Targeted Support Services to ensure that families can be stepped down to early help when appropriate, helping to strengthen relationships and prevent escalation.

We are proud to have created a space for our social care colleagues to have an area to reflect as a team, as well as conducting monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and are proud to offer our colleagues holistic support. You will have the opportunity to be creative with care planning and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard.

Our team is supported by Childrens Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) which makes administrative tasks much more manageable.

We currently have a vacancy in our Huntingdon Team based at Scott House in Huntingdon and our South Cambridgeshire Team based at Fawcett House in Cambridge. However, please note that as part of the Councils ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location.

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email [email protected].

This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily. We will close the advert once the positions are filled so dont wait to apply!

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.

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 (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 £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
• 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Assessment include:

• Acting as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertaking statutory assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engaging with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Producing high quality reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court under Sections 7, 37 and 31, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

• Completing SWET assessments and care plans where needed, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children.

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 & Person Specification.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What could be more rewarding than helping care-experienced young people build the confidence, independence and opportunities they need to thrive in adulthood? Do you have the expertise and passion to lead practice that transforms outcomes for young people leaving care?

If so then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We have a part time (30 hours), 12 month, fixed term or secondment opportunity in our Leaving Care Team for a Senior Practitioner.

We work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are in care or care experienced, supporting them to develop independence, access education, employment and training opportunities, maintain positive relationships, and achieve stability in adulthood. We use a strengths-based and relationship-focused approach, working in partnership with young people and professionals to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes.

Practitioners in the Leaving Care Team tell us how much they value the supportive relationships they have with their colleagues and the strong focus on helping young people achieve positive outcomes as they move into adulthood.

The role is hybrid with a mix of home and office working. It covers the whole of Cambridgeshire but the office base can be Noble House in Ely or Scott House in Huntingdon.

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information or an informal chat, email Head of Service Melissa Jiggins, [email protected] to arrange a call or simply apply today!

Closing date 29th September. Interviews will be held in person week commencing 5th October.

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.

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
• 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Senior Practitioner in the Leaving Care Team include:

• Providing leadership in highly complex cases involving care experienced young people, risk management, vulnerability, homelessness prevention, and transition planning.
• Providing written and verbal reports for a variety of settings that are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex information and evidence.
• Leading, guiding and directing Social Workers, Personal Advisers and other practitioners, supporting their performance and development, including supervision.
• Supporting the planning, allocation and review of cases across the team.
• Providing oversight and quality assurance of Pathway Plans and transition planning.
• Supporting partnership working with housing, education, health, DWP and other agencies to promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Supporting the induction and retention of staff.

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, enjoy building relationships and like to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.

This is a Senior Practitioner post, so you must be able to demonstrate experience in complex case management, safeguarding practice, permanence and transition planning, and providing informal support or supervision to others.

Experience of working with care experienced young people and an understanding of the statutory responsibilities towards care leavers would be advantageous.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-career

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Ely

CB7 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Prevention and Early Intervention Service, working across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an occupational therapy team that is committed to delivering preventative, strengths-based support to adults within their homes and communities.

The Prevention and Early Intervention Service brings together a range of teams, including Adult Early Help, Reablement, Technology Enabled Care, Sensory Services and Occupational Therapy. Working alongside colleagues across these services, you will help people maximise their independence, build on their existing strengths and access the support they need to live well.

The role is central to our ambition to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing care and support. Through occupational therapy expertise, you will enable people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them, promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion while contributing to better outcomes for individuals, communities and the wider health and social care system.

Preceptorship Occupational Therapists will be appointed at a salary of £41,003, rising to £41,958 upon successful completion of the programme and progression into the Occupational Therapist role.

The post is offered on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week.

We have office bases in March, St Ives, Cambridge, Ely and Huntingdon, and the work base may be negotiable depending on service needs. We operate agile working arrangements, and home working can be supported for part of the working week.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

We also recognise continuous service and will honour annual leave entitlement for staff joining us from other local authorities or NHS organisations in line with our policy.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will undertake holistic assessments and develop practical solutions that help people remain independent and safe in their daily lives. You will use your professional expertise to identify opportunities for prevention and early intervention, supporting individuals to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing occupational therapy assessments and developing outcome-focused intervention plans.
• Recommending and arranging equipment and adaptations to maximise independence and safety.
• Promoting single-handed care approaches through specialist assessment and problem-solving.
• Supporting the prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating timely discharges from hospital.
• Providing advice, guidance and signposting to individuals, families, carers and partner organisations.
• Working collaboratively with health, social care and community partners to coordinate effective support.
• Contributing to the development of preventative and innovative approaches across the service.
• Providing professional support and guidance to non-registered staff, including Therapy Support Workers.
• Supporting the development of colleagues by promoting the effective use of occupational therapy principles, equipment and strengths-based practice.

You will report to a Senior Occupational Therapist and work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults across Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to supporting adults to maximise their independence, achieve their goals and live well within their communities. You will be a proactive practitioner with strong assessment, problem-solving and communication skills, able to build positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and partner organisations.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have a sound understanding of occupational therapy practice and a commitment to strengths-based, person-centred approaches.
• Be able to undertake assessments, identify practical solutions and manage a varied workload.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• Be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Be willing and able to travel across Cambridgeshire as required, with access to a vehicle.

We welcome applications from experienced Occupational Therapists as well as newly qualified practitioners. If you are newly qualified, or have limited experience within social care, you may be interested in our Occupational Therapy Preceptorship Programme.

This enhanced 12-month programme is designed to support the transition from student Occupational Therapist to autonomous practitioner, providing tailored development opportunities, structured support and professional guidance to build confidence and competence in practice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridgeshire

PE15 8NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you enjoy making a difference to your local community? Are you curious and creative in your practice? Do you enjoy building lasting relationships?

If the answer is yes, then this is an opportunity for you.

The Adult and Autism team are looking for a Social Worker for 31 hours per week who will promote choice, control and independence, ensuring at all times that the service user is at the centre of this process.

The team are responsible for working with adults with Autism and those who may have eligible care and support needs for other reasons, often associated with a neurodiversity. Our aim is to work progressively with individuals, recognising and building on their talents and abilities, whilst also providing tailored support to eligible needs under the Care Act.

No two days are ever the same in the Adults and Autism Team, working with a wide range of individuals and situations. The work can be challenging and demanding but is ultimately rewarding, working to support individuals to develop their life chances. The team is supportive and knowledgeable, with people working together in a flexible way for the best outcomes for those we work with.

We provide a supportive team, with regular supervision and a concentration on further training and learning opportunities.

The role is based at Amundsen House, St Ives, but covers the county of Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council offers a wide range of benefits including a lease car option, mileage allowance, a generous annual leave entitlement as well as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Interim Team Managers Dan Williams or Emma Browne on 01480 372356 or[email protected]or[email protected]

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.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.

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 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 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.

You'll be working with individuals and their informal carers to complete Care Act assessments, care and support plans, reviews, and carers assessments, alongside having a role in Safeguarding and considering capacity.

Inquisitive and creative practice is embraced, to allow for personalised solutions, taking into account wider community resources and organisations. The work will also involve supporting young people, as they approach adulthood, plan for their transition.

We have hybrid working in place, the team currently work 2 days in the office and 3 days from home or office, mixed with service user visits. During your probation period you may be expected in the office more regularly.

There also could be the occasional need to travel outside of Cambridgeshire.

Experience and a willingness to work with partner agencies is vital, as is an understanding of the legal framework surrounding Autism. Knowledge and/or lived experience of Autism or wider neurodiversities would be advantageous.

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
• Have a driving license, and access to a vehicle

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

St Ives

PE27 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner who has the childs voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in both our South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Assessment Teams!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing and supportive team, where your leadership, experience and professional judgement will be highly valued.

The Assessment Team is the first point of contact for statutory intervention. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced and focused on delivering timely, proportionate responses to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework.

We work closely with our Targeted Support Services to ensure that families can be stepped down to early help when appropriate, helping to strengthen relationships and prevent escalation.

What We Offer

• Dedicated administrative support from Childrens Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) to reduce paperwork and free up time for direct work
• Monthly reflective supervision and team learning sessions
• A creative and collaborative team environment, where your ideas and professional voice are heard
• A hybrid working model with a mix of office-based (Fawcett House in Cambridge or Scott House in Huntingdon), visits and remote working. However, please note that as part of the Councils ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location.
• Opportunities for progression through our career development pathways

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, apply now! If you require more information or would like an informal chat please contactNathalie on 01223 475920 or email [email protected].

Closing Date Sunday 23rd August.

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.

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 (eligibility applies)
• Scalable retention payments of up to £9,118 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
• 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.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage a complex and varied caseload and support less experienced colleagues through mentoring and modelling best practice.

You will lead statutory assessments, strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, and produce high-quality reports for court under Sections 7, 37 and 31.

Youll also be expected to complete SWET assessments and care plans where needed, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children.

You will support the Team Manager where required including the planning, allocation and review children, alongside supporting withthe recruitment and induction of new staff.

Were looking for a motivated and confident individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. Youll be confident in analysis and decision-making, emotionally resilient, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.

You will:

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Have significant experience in statutory childrens services, ideally including Section 17 and 47 assessments, and experience of court work (Section 37 and 31 reports)
• Be familiar with SWET and its application in care proceedings
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with a child-centred approach to assessment and planning
• Be confident working both independently and collaboratively
• Be able to travel across the county independently as required

This is a Senior Social Worker post, you must be able to demonstrate experience in complex case management, court proceedings, and providing informal support or supervision to others.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-career

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridge

CB2 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, passionate leader with the drive, resilience, and creativity to help lead and transform a fast-paced Assessment and Family Support and Safeguarding Service within a framework of Family First.

As part of the management team you will work with the Head of Service and other Service Managers to provide leadership to your teams and ensure practice promotes outstanding work with our children and families.

The work is challenging and rewarding, underpinned with a strong ethos of strength based, relational, trauma informed and systemic approach to improving lives for our children and families.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their leadership skills to motivate, and develop teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice, providing both support and constructive challenge to promote professional growth and continuous improvement. You will champion a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence in safeguarding practice, ensuring services remain responsive, effective, and focused on improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

We are aspirational for our children and families and for our employees.

This role will cover the City and South Cambridgeshire teams,butflexibility will berequiredto cover other localities asrequired.

Cambridgeshire County Council fully supports the principles of the Families First programme and is currently working on implementing the model in a considered and planned way to ensure the changes we make best meet the needs of our local communities and workforce. As the programme develops, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the implementation of the Families First Programme, helping to shape the future of children's services across Cambridgeshire. Consequently, this role is expected toevolve into a Family Help Service Managerposition in the future as the programme progresses.

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information,email Sam Howlett, Head of Service, at [email protected]

Closing date 27th September. Interviews will be held in person and are expected to be held week commencing 5th October.

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.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

In this role you will:

• Lead and drive service performance, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs), statutory requirements, and service targets are consistently achieved and improved.
• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance of all court-related work, ensuring timely, effective, and legally compliant practice across the service.
• Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements are in place, providing leadership and oversight of immediate responses to children and families where there is a risk of significant harm.
• Take overall responsibility for decision-making and service delivery in high-risk safeguarding cases, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate service outcomes, implementing improvement plans and interventions to enhance performance, quality, and impact.
• Work collaboratively with managers, practitioners, and partners to develop and deliver service plans that continually improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively across agencies to deliver effective safeguarding and family support services.
• Support and challenge managers and practitioners to deliver high-quality safeguarding practice that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Work closely with partner agencies, legal services, and the judiciary to ensure coordinated planning and positive outcomes for children and families.

As an experienced Childrens Social Care leader, you have experience of driving performance improvement and achieving service KPIs.

You demonstrate a strong understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities, child protection processes, and court proceedings alongside excellence in partnership-working, engagement, and stakeholder management skills.

You analyse complex information, manage risk effectively, and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations, with strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, your focus is always on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

You are a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration and 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.

Cambridgeshire is agreat 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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridge

CB2 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you thrive in an environment where you help families find their own solutions, strengthen relationships and create lasting change for children and young people? If so you'll be excited to hear about this opportunity to join the Family Group Conference (FGC) Service in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire County Council fully supports the principles of the Families First programme and is currently working on implementing the model in a thoughtful and planned way that meets the needs of our local communities and workforce. As part of our continued growth and commitment to family-led practice we are expanding our Family Group Conference Service recruiting three full-time Family Group Conference Coordinators (37 hours per week) on a permanent basis.

These new posts reflect significant investment in and growing demand for Family Group Conferences, enabling more children, young people and families across Cambridgeshire to access support earlier, strengthen family networks and achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of a dynamic, supportive and highly regarded team, you will play a vital role in helping families identify solutions, build on their strengths and make informed decisions for their children. You will be joining a service that values innovation, collaboration and the belief that, with the right support, families are often best placed to identify the solutions that work for them and their children.

The role covers the whole of the county, but the office base is Hillrise in Huntingdon, though other locations can be discussed at interview.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Family Group Conference Service Manager, Lucy Maurice at [email protected] or on 07824 623322.

Closing date 22nd September. Interviews will be held in person on 5th, 6th, 7th and 12th October and will include a written in tray exercise.

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.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

As a Family Group Conference Coordinator, you will support families whose children are involved with Children's Social Care by facilitating Family Group Conferences that enable families to make informed decisions and develop their own plans for the future.

You will work with children and young people who may be at risk of becoming looked after, who are already looked after, or where plans are being considered for reunification or care within the wider family network. Throughout the process, you will ensure that the voices of children and young people are heard, valued and reflected in family plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and independently facilitate Family Group Conferences.
• Prepare children, young people, family members and professionals for meetings.
• Support families to develop safe, realistic and effective family-led plans.
• Use mediation, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable constructive discussions and decision-making.
• Promote and support the continued development of Family Group Conference practice across Children's Services.
• Ensure children's wishes, feelings and experiences remain central to the process.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be passionate about working collaboratively with children, young people and families.
• Believe in the effectiveness of family-led planning and strengths-based practice.
• Have excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Be motivated, adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Be confident working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence with the ability to travel countywide independently and extensively working from a variety of locations across Cambridgeshire
• Be prepared to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, to meet the needs of families.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for two full-time experienced and motivated Social Workers to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

Older People

Physical Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

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.

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.

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 pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• 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.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

• Older People
• Physical Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

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.

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.

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 pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• 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.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for three full-time experienced and motivated Adult Support Co-Ordinators to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

Older People

Physical Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

While we welcome applications from individuals with right to work in the UK requiring sponsorship, this cannot be guaranteed, as there are restrictions in place under UKVI guidance. Due to these restrictions, only those with specific exemptions meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. Please note, this role is eligible for sponsorship under a Skilled Visa, however it is not eligible for sponsorship under a Health & Care visa.

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.

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.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discountsas well as our Car Leaseand Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Supervised Contact Service as a Relief Family Time Worker, supporting children and families across Cambridgeshire on an as-needed basis.

The service sits within Childrens Social Care and plays a vital role in enabling children, who cannot currently live with their parents due to safeguarding concerns, to spend safe and meaningful time with their families during court proceedings.

Family Time is often a deeply emotional and complex experience, particularly for children who have experienced trauma. Our role is to support children to maintain safe connections with their birth families, helping them preserve a sense of identity, history and belonging, and to create positive memories, whether or not they eventually return home.

Sessions take place primarily within our dedicated Family Time venues located near children's foster placements. When risk reduces and progress allows, some sessions may move into the community.

As a Relief Family Time Worker, you will provide flexible cover to meet service demands. Current service needs require availability to work Monday to Friday, across both mornings and afternoons. Whilst hours are not guaranteed, flexibility is essential to support the delivery of sessions, some of which may continue until approximately 6pm.

As the role involves travelling between different Family Time locations, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Assistant Service Managers Mel Hayes on 07393 146 794 or at [email protected] or Sreenadh Puthanpurakkal on07780 227 940or at [email protected]

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.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

As a Family Time Worker, you will:

• Facilitate and supervise regular Family Time sessions between children and their parents or wider family members.
• Support children emotionally throughout each session and help them manage transitions between carers and family.
• Observe and record interactions, using the Department of Healths Parenting Capacity Framework, ensuring highquality, factual case notes that contribute to ongoing social work assessments.
• Rolemodel positive parenting and intervene when necessary to ensure safety.
• Prepare rooms, resources, and plans to create a warm, welcoming, and childcentred session environment.
• Contribute to childrens life story work, helping capture positive memories and experiences.
• Liaise with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to share information and support robust safeguarding practices.
• Report to a Family Time Team Manager, attending supervision and team meetings as part of the wider service.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and selfmotivated individual who has experience working with children and families, particularly those experiencing distress or emotional difficulty.

Confidence to engage with parents in challenging situations while maintaining clear professional boundaries is essential to the role.

You will have excellent observational, written, and verbal communication skills and be able to manage your own workload, plan sessions, and work independently across different locations.

As a reliable, organised individual you will be committed to safeguarding and childcentred practice and be comfortable using basic IT systems for recordkeeping.

You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel across Cambridgeshire is required.

We welcome applicants who have transferable skills from roles in education, early years, health, youth work, residential settings, or any family support environment.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridgeshire

PE28 4YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a team that actively encourages and celebrates young peoples aspirations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Leaving Care Service as a full-time, permanent Personal Advisor at Scott House in Huntingdon.

In this rewarding role, you will provide guidance, advice, and practical support to our Care Leavers, helping them prepare for independent living and supporting them to pursue their ambitions and achieve their goals.

Working within a Pathway Planning framework, you will support care-experienced young peopleprimarily aged 1825as they transition into adulthood. You will collaborate closely with a wide range of professionals and partners involved in a young persons life, ensuring a joined-up, holistic approach that places the young person at the centre of everything you do.

No two days will be the same. As a Personal Advisor, you will experience a varied and dynamic role, offering continual learning and development opportunities. You will build strong, trusted relationships with young people through consistency, reliability, and respectmeeting them where they are and remaining focused on achieving positive, sustainable outcomes.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of care leavers and have the skills and commitment to support them on their journey to independence, we warmly encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Now is a great time to join Cambridgeshire County Council as we develop a new model of practice focussed on relationships and being aspirational for children in our care in terms of their homes, relationships with their families and educational opportunities. We commit to embedding the Council ambitions for a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.

If this sounds like a role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Isabella Stecka [email protected] 07795307575

We expect interviews to be held at Scott House, Huntingdon, the week commencing 28th September 2026.

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.

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 comprehensivewellbeing package to coverall aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidaysflexibly to better suityour personal circumstances
• MakeAdditional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access todevelopment opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to supportyour personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make apositive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access toPeer Support Groups through our IDEAL staffequality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receiveEmployee Recognition Awards
• AnOur Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and onlinediscounts as well as ourCar Lease andCycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

As a Personal Advisor, you will play a vital role in empowering young people as they move towards independence. You will assess their needs, co-create meaningful Pathway Plans, and walk alongside our Care Leavers as a trusted, consistent professional in their lives.

Working in partnership with families, friends, and professionals across education, housing, and health, you will champion each young persons ambitions and help remove barriers to success. You will maintain regular, purposeful contact, ensuring young people can fully access our local offer for Care Leavers. Alongside this, you will keep clear, accurate, and timely records and contribute to our duty support service as part of a committed Personal Advisor team.

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:

• Hold a minimum of an NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant work area.
• Commit to working with young people from diverse backgrounds, who have diverse needs, promoting good outcomes for all our care leavers.
• Possess excellent organisational skills, strong personal resilience, and a passion for working with young people to improve their outcomes. You will work in partnership with other agencies involved with our young people.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively to achieve improved outcomes.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with a relationship-based practice approach.
• Have knowledge of the relevant legislation and policies that relate to care leavers.

Successful candidates must be willing to travel both around Cambridgeshire and to other locations across the country (traveling is essential to this role).

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a qualified Social Worker seeking a rewarding hospital-based role with scope for autonomy and professional growth? Join our South Transfer of Care Team, covering Addenbrookes Hospital, other local surrounding hospitals and Community Rehabilitation Units.

You will work with adults aged 18+ to support safe discharges, arrange care and support, and undertake the six-week post-discharge review to ensure ongoing needs are met and outcomes are sustained.

Interviews will likely be held during the week commencing 21st September.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Abbie Williams, Team Manager, on 01480 372390 or [email protected].

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.

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

You will undertake Care Act Assessments for adults to facilitate safe discharge from hospital and community rehabilitation services, identifying care and support needs and arranging appropriate services to promote independence and wellbeing. You will also undertake safeguarding enquiries and support individuals where there are concerns relating to risk, abuse or neglect.

As part of the South Transfer of Care Team, you will complete six-week reviews following discharge, evaluating the effectiveness of support arrangements and making adjustments where required to ensure outcomes continue to be met.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with therapists, nursing staff, health colleagues, care providers and community services to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. You will communicate effectively with individuals, their families and professionals, ensuring decisions, assessments and outcomes are clearly recorded.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting people to leave hospital safely, regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Transfer of Care Teams operate within office hours, Monday to Friday, and we will consider flexible working arrangements.

Our team provides strong peer and managerial support, regular supervision and excellent opportunities for professional development. Interviews are usually held face-to-face and may include an assessment, although full details will be provided in advance.

For the full list of role requirements and competencies, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and follow the application instructions in the advert.

We are looking for confident and dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about making a difference in their local community.

You will be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and be able to travel independently across the county and work from multiple locations.

You will have experience of working with adults, an understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and be comfortable managing a busy caseload while maintaining a focus on safety, independence and positive outcomes.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies, and thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For the full list of role requirements and competencies, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and follow the application instructions in the advert.

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 Leader. 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. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process 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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Cambridge

CB2 9FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)