Job description
We have an exciting vacancy for a Social Worker in the Leaving Care Team at Scott House, Huntingdon.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing skilled, relationship‑based support to care‑experienced young people aged 16–18 as they prepare for adulthood.
- Leading the development and review of high‑quality Pathway Plans based on thorough assessments, clear goals and the young person’s aspirations, needs, strengths and independence goals.
- Working collaboratively with schools, colleges, health professionals, housing services and other agencies to create a consistent and joined‑up approach.
- Using professional judgement to assess and manage risk, respond to emerging needs and advocate for young people across key transitions.
- Maintaining consistent, trusting relationships and offering practical, emotional and social skills support for successful transition to adulthood.
- Providing advice, guidance and immediate support as part of the team duty system.
Person specification
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Ability to work from a variety of locations and travel county‑wide, and out of county, independently.
- Profile of a confident, dynamic professional with an interest in improving outcomes for young people, trauma‑informed and strengths‑based practice.
- Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain CPD.
Benefits
- A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family.
- Six days of protected time each year to support CPD.
- Relocation package (eligibility applies).
- Pay progression scheme to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills.
- Scalable retention payments up to £8,147 over a 3‑year period, starting after your first full year.
- Refer a Friend Scheme with a £350 introduction fee for successful referrals.
- Access to Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Council is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and encouraging diversity, disability confidence and inclusive recruitment. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the process and encourage applicants to disclose disability or request adjustments.
Contact
For more information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Nikki Hanks, Service Manager for Leaving Care, 07483 965 596.
Closing date: 14th July. Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 27th July 2026, with a written assessment and panel interview.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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