Adult Social Worker - Adult & Autism Team Part-Time for 31 Hours

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 pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills 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 development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

About the role Do you enjoy making a difference to your local community? Are you curious and creative in your practice? Do you enjoy building lasting relationships? If the answer is yes, then this is an opportunity for you. The Adult and Autism team are looking for a Social Worker for 31 hours per week who will promote choice, control and independence, ensuring at all times that the service user is at the centre of this process.

The team are responsible for working with adults with Autism and those who may have eligible care and support needs for other reasons, often associated with a neurodiversity. Our aim is to work progressively with individuals, recognising and building on their talents and abilities, whilst also providing tailored support to eligible needs under the Care Act. ‘No two days are ever the same in the Adults and Autism Team, working with a wide range of individuals and situations.

The work can be challenging and demanding but is ultimately rewarding, working to support individuals to develop their life chances. The team is supportive and knowledgeable, with people working together in a flexible way for the best outcomes for those we work with.’ We provide a supportive team, with regular supervision and a concentration on further training and learning opportunities. The role is based at Amundsen House, St Ives, but covers the county of Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire County Council offers a wide range of benefits including a lease car option, mileage allowance, a generous annual leave entitlement as well as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Interim Team Managers Dan Williams or Emma Browne on 01480 372356 or [email protected] or [email protected] 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. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve. What will you be doing? You'll be working with individuals and their informal carers to complete Care Act assessments, care and support plans, reviews, and carers assessments, alongside having a role in Safeguarding and considering capacity.

Inquisitive and creative practice is embraced, to allow for personalised solutions, taking into account wider community resources and organisations. The work will also involve supporting young people, as they approach adulthood, plan for their transition. We have hybrid working in place, the team currently work 2 days in the office and 3 days from home or office, mixed with service user visits. During your probation period you may be expected in the office more regularly.

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