Cambridgeshire County Council · Huntingdon, England · £42k–£45k
This is a live UK-based role at Cambridgeshire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 22 September 2026. Listed as open until 26 October 2026.
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 relocation package (eligibility applies) A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment 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 passionate about improving outcomes for young people, skilled in trauma‑informed and strengths‑based practice, and confident supporting adolescents through what can be a challenging and transformative stage of life? We’re seeking an exceptional Social Worker to join our Leaving Care Team - professionals who are committed to supporting care‑experienced young people aged 16–18 as they begin their journey toward independence. As a Social Worker in our team, you will provide skilled, relationship-based support to help young people prepare for adulthood, whilst ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and access to the services they need, like suitable accommodation, education, employment, and training opportunities. You will take the lead in developing and reviewing high‑quality Pathway Plans underpinned by thorough assessments, clear goals and shaped around each young person’s aspirations, needs, strengths, and independence goal. A core part of this role is undertaking robust risk assessment and risk management, recognising and responding to the vulnerabilities that can emerge during adolescence and the transition to adulthood. You will work alongside young people and partner agencies to identify risks, build protective factors, promote resilience, and ensure young people are supported through key life transitions. You will also utilise contextual safeguarding principles, considering the influence of peer groups, communities, education settings, online spaces, and wider networks on a young person's safety and wellbeing. Using professional curiosity and evidence-informed practice, you will assess emerging risks, respond to changing circumstances, and make confident decisions that balance empowerment, independence, and safety. You will work collaboratively with schools, colleges, health professionals, h…
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