Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking experienced and motivated Children's Social Workers to join our Assessment Teams across East and South Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service, where your work will directly contribute to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Lead statutory assessments, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery Undertake strategy discussions and Section 47 enquiries Prepare and present detailed court reports under Sections 7, 37, and 31 Complete SWET assessments and develop effective care plans Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children Maintain a manageable caseload of approximately 20 casesBenefits Competitive salary Retention payment available after your first year Flexible working options including: Compressed hours Hybrid working model for a better work-life balance Relocation package available Sponsorship transfer (swap) available for eligible candidates Streamlined Microsoft Teams interview process About You Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families Experienced in children's statutory assessment work Confident in court work and report writing Able to manage competing priorities effectively Committed to collaborative and strengths-based practice If you are ready to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive and flexible environment, we would love to hear from you