About the Role
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their fast-paced Assessment Team, supporting children, young people and families at the front door of services.
This is a dynamic and rewarding frontline role, where you will undertake timely assessments and deliver high-quality interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
Working within Cambridgeshire’s Family Safeguarding model, you’ll take a strengths-based approach, building meaningful relationships with children and families and ensuring the voice of the child is central to all assessments and decision-making.
The work is fast-paced and varied, requiring confident decision-making within statutory timescales, while collaborating closely with multi-agency partners.
Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office
Key Responsibilities
Undertake timely, high-quality assessments that identify need, risk and strengthsAct as the lead professional, ensuring safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and in line with statutory guidanceBuild effective, empowering relationships with children, young people and families to drive positive changeEnsure the voice and lived experience of the child informs all planning and interventionsProduce clear, analytical and evidence-based reports, including for court and multi-agency forumsWork collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated and effective supportMaintain accurate records in line with practice standards
Why Join Cambridgeshire?
Work within a well-established Family Safeguarding modelStrong focus on child-centred practice and outcomesOpportunity to make a visible impact early in a child’s journeyHighly collaborative, multi-agency environmentFlexible hybrid working model
Experience/Skills
Hold a recognised Social Work qualificationAre registered with Social Work EnglandHave strong experience in assessment/frontline safeguarding servicesCan demonstrate robust analysis, decision-making and assessment skillsAre confident managing risk, complexity and tight timescalesHave excellent report writing and communication skillsAre committed to anti-discriminatory and strengths-based practiceHold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
If you’re an experienced Assessment Social Worker looking for a fast-paced, impactful role within a supportive and progressive local authority, we’d love to hear from you
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