Permanent Qualified Social Worker in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Social Worker – Assessment

Location: Huntingdon, PE29 3AD & South Cambridgeshire, CB2 9NL
Salary: £41,958 – £44,822 per annum
Working: Hybrid – office, home working & visits
Caseload: Approximately 25 cases
Interview: Microsoft Teams
9-day fortnight: Available, subject to team and service requirements

About the role

Cambridgeshire is looking for an experienced Social Worker – Assessment to join its Children's Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed social worker to undertake statutory assessments and work directly with children and families to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

Your responsibilities

You will:

• Lead statutory assessments and develop effective plans for children and families.
• Undertake Strategy Discussions and Section 47 enquiries.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court, including work under Sections 7, 37 and 31.
• Complete SWET assessments and care plans where required.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.
• Ensure children’s voices, needs and experiences remain central to your practice.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 cases while maintaining high-quality recording and professional standards.

What’s on offer?

⭐ £41,958 – £44,822 salary
⭐ Hybrid working – office, home and visits
⭐ 9-day fortnight available, subject to service requirements
⭐ Relocation package available
⭐ Sponsorship swap available
⭐ Microsoft Teams interview
⭐ Retention payments for continued service

Retention payment

Cambridgeshire offers an additional retention payment:

• After 1 year: 2.5% of the bottom of the grade – currently £1,049
• After 2 years: 7.5% – currently £3,147
• After 3 years: 10% – currently £4,196
• After 3 years: a flat-rate £1,500 annually thereafter

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a role offering hybrid working, career stability, a 9-day fortnight option and an attractive retention package, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact 3D Recruit for more information about this opportunity.