Social Worker - Children in Care

Social Worker - Children in CareLocation: South Team (Noble House, Ely) & North Team (Scott House, Huntingdon)Salary: £39,548 - £42,248 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our Children in Care team, where we work to achieve permanence for children and young people who become Looked After, ensuring they are in safe, nurturing environments that meet their needs.

About the RoleAs a Social Worker in the Children in Care team, you will:

• Act as the lead professional, responding to safeguarding concerns promptly and effectively, in line with child protection procedures.
• Conduct thorough assessments, identifying and responding to needs, and developing SMART action plans to achieve clear outcomes.
• Build strong, empowering relationships with children, young people, and their families to facilitate positive change.
• Produce child-focused reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, reflecting the child's experience.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of Children's Services.
• Flexible Working: We support flexible working requests from day one, helping you bring your best self to work.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • A wellbeing package for you and your family.
  • 6 days of protected CPD time each year.
  • Relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies).
  • Pay progression scheme to accelerate through the pay grade.
  • Scalable retention payments of up to £7,900 over 3 years.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme with £350 for successful referrals.

About YouWe're looking for confident, dynamic individuals who:

• Are qualified Social Workers, registered with Social Work England.
• Have a passion for working with children and families.
• Can work independently across a variety of locations and travel countywide.

Apply Now!This is a rolling campaign with applications reviewed daily. Don't wait to apply!

For more information, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on

For more information, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or email .

We look forward to hearing from you!