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Location: Cambridgeshire (County-wide)
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Pay Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
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Department: Children in Care (CIC)
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Council: Cambridgeshire County Council
The Role This is a specialist position for a dedicated Social Worker to join Cambridgeshire’s Children in Care service. You will be responsible for providing stable, high-quality advocacy and support for children throughout their journey in care and into the adoption process. This role is designed for practitioners who understand the nuances of permanence and are committed to achieving long-term positive outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements and Experience
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Recent Specialism: You must have held a dedicated Children in Care (CIC) role within the last five years.
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Adoption Knowledge: Direct experience working with adoption processes and permanence planning is essential.
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Travel Flexibility: Due to the nature of the caseload, you must be prepared for regular local travel and occasional longer-distance journeys to visit children in out-of-county placements.
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Professional Status: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing a complex caseload focusing on children in care and those transitioning toward adoption.
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Conducting robust assessments and reviews to ensure the child’s voice is central to every decision.
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Collaborating with foster carers, adoptive parents, and multi-agency partners to ensure placement stability.
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Preparing detailed court reports and attending hearings where necessary.
Why Join Cambridgeshire County Council? Cambridgeshire is committed to a relationship-based practice model. You will work within a framework that prioritizes manageable workloads and provides practitioners with the tools needed to build meaningful, lasting connections with the children they support.
Work With SW Locums At SW Locums, we do more than just fill vacancies. We are one of the few agencies that prioritize the "Consultant-to-Candidate" relationship. When you work with us, you are assigned a single point of contact who understands the specific geography and culture of the Eastern regions.
Our Unique Benefits:
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Fast-Track Compliance: We boast one of the quickest onboarding turnarounds in the industry, meaning you can start your new role without unnecessary delays.
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Direct Access: We maintain direct relationships with Cambridgeshire hiring managers, ensuring your CV is seen by the right people immediately.
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£500 Referral Bonus: We offer a substantial referral reward for any successful candidate you introduce to our network.
How to Apply If you meet the five-year CIC experience requirement and are ready to impact the lives of children in Cambridgeshire, please submit your CV for immediate consideration
Salary description
£38.00 - £38.00 per hour