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JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Social Worker - Adolescent Team Organisation: Cambridgeshire County Council Location: South Cambridgeshire Contract: Permanent Salary: 40,735 - 43,516 per annum Our Vision Creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. Every decision we make contributes to reducing carbon emissions and improving nature. We are committed to climate-conscious, community-focused outcomes. Our Values Lives Over Services: Putting people and communities at the heart of everything we do. Collaborative: Working together with respect and shared purpose. Creative and Aspirational: Challenging, innovating and striving for excellence. Accountable: Taking ownership of outcomes and responsibility for behaviours. Children's Services Children, young people and families are central to our work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, building resilience and strengthening community connections. Our practice is underpinned by The Big 6 : Genograms Chronology Voice of the Child Meaningful and planned visits Supervision and management oversight Plans and reviews These core standards shape every case record and intervention. Benefits Flexible working options including hybrid working, nine-day fortnight, term-time contracts and job share. Comprehensive wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders. Cambs Rewards scheme with discounts, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and gym benefits. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network (IDEAL). Regular senior leadership updates and staff communications. Employee recognition scheme with vouchers and additional leave. Local Government Pension Scheme providing secure, government-backed benefits. Overall Purpose of the Role Under the direction of a Team Manager, you will deliver high-quality social work services to vulnerable children and families within statutory frameworks. Using the Family Safeguarding model and a strengths-based approach, you will assess need, plan interventions and safeguard children while ensuring their voices and lived experiences shape all decision-making. Main Accountabilities Response to Need Provide professional leadership and specialist practice skills in complex and high-risk situations. Undertake robust assessments leading to clear, outcome-focused SMART plans. Ensure the child's voice informs all decisions and interventions. Act as lead professional in safeguarding matters, adhering to statutory guidance and child protection procedures. Produce high-quality analytical reports for a range of forums, including court. Partnership Working Represent the Council at community level and work collaboratively with partner agencies. Develop effective multi-agency plans promoting independence and positive outcomes. Share information appropriately to safeguard children and promote welfare. Professional Development Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy and practice. Maintain Social Work England registration and meet CPD requirements. Contribute to workforce development by sharing knowledge and expertise. Professional Values and Standards Work in line with Social Work England Professional Standards and the Professional Capability Framework. Maintain accurate, high-quality records. Promote empowerment, equality and anti-racist, anti-discriminatory practice. Act as an ambassador for the profession. Person Specification Qualifications Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Masters, PG Diploma or fast-track programme). Relevant post-qualifying training. Experience Assessing need and delivering effective interventions with children and families. Analysing and evaluating complex information. Building effective helping relationships. Working within multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environments. Knowledge TPBN1_UKTJ