Are you looking for a part time Social Worker role in a lively and fast-paced environment? Do you have frontline safeguarding experience? Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Social Worker who will ensure that you have the child’s voice at the heart of everything you do? The Assessment Team is the first point of contact for statutory intervention. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced and focused on delivering timely, proportionate responses to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework.We work closely with our Targeted Support Services to ensure that families can be stepped down to early help when appropriate, helping to strengthen relationships and prevent escalation.What We OfferA stable and supportive leadership team, including a permanent Team ManagerDedicated administrative support from Children’s Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) to reduce paperwork and free up time for direct workMonthly reflective supervision and team learning sessionsA creative and collaborative team environment, where your ideas and professional voice is heardA hybrid working model with a mix of office-based (Fawcett House in Trumpington, Cambridge) and remote workingOpportunities for progression through our career development pathwaysIf this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!Please note that as part of the Council’s ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location.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. What will you be doing? You will engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.Acting as the lead professional you’ll ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary. You’ll lead on statutory assessments, strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, and producing high-quality reports for court under Sections 7, 37 and 31. You’ll also be expected to complete SWET assessments and care plans where needed, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children. About you You’ll be confident in analysis and decision-making, emotionally resilient, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.You will:Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work EnglandHave experience in statutory children’s services, ideally including Section 17 and 47 assessments, and experience of court work (Section 37 and 31 reports)Be familiar with SWET and its application in care proceedingsHave strong written and verbal communication skills, with a child-centred approach to assessment and planningBe confident working both independently and collaborativelyBe able to travel independently as required to places across the county including those not on public transport routesFor a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification. 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 family6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional DevelopmentA relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skillsScalable retention payments of up to £8,147 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employmentA 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 £350Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can beFor more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.