Overview
Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team – PE29 3AD
Our Benefits
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 Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll 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.
About the role
Are you a passionate social worker looking for a rewarding and dynamic role?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Cambridgeshire Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team (FRAT) for a 1 year post to cover maternity leave on a part time basis 18.5 hours.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Cambridgeshire. Your expertise and dedication can help shape a brighter future!
Does this sound like the perfect role for you or someone you know?
Why This Role is Special:
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both from home and at our office in Scott House, Huntingdon.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative, energetic, and creative team that values sharing experiences and discussing cases.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from regular supervision, monthly team meetings, and practice meetings to support your professional development. We encourage personal development and participation in training for foster carers.
For more information, contact Team Managers Jenni Woodcock 07721214215 jenni.woodcock@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Jo Laur on 07717 646463 or at Joanna.laur@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Interviews will be held in person, at Scott House 10th September 2025.
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.
About you
We are looking for:
- Qualified & Experienced: A registered social worker with excellent assessment and critical analysis skills.
- Court Experience: Some court experience is preferred but not essential.
- Great Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible & Mobile: Ability to work from various locations and travel countywide or even countrywide, independently.
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
About us
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.
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.
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
