Social Worker - Leaving Care Team

Job summary We have an exciting vacancy in the Leaving Care Service for a Social Worker. For more information please see the below. Main duties of the job We have an exciting vacancy in the Leaving Care Service for a Social Worker. For more details about the role please see the below. About us We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below. Details Date posted 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,958 to £44,822 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPDF43095D Job locations Huntingdon PE29 3AD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young people, skilled in traumainformed and strengthsbased practice, and confident supporting adolescents through what can be a challenging and transformative stage of life? Were seeking an exceptional Social Worker to join our Leaving Care Team - professionals who are committed to supporting careexperienced young people aged 1618 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 highquality Pathway Plans underpinned by thorough assessments, clear goals and shaped around each young persons 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, housing services, and other agencies to create a consistent and joined-up approach that supports the young person holistically. The role is varied and dynamic, requiring you to use your professional judgement to assess and manage risk, respond to emerging needs, and advocate for young people as they navigate key transitions. You will be a consistent presence in their lives, meeting them where they are and building trusting, supportive, and stable relationships. You will offer encouragement and help them develop the practical, emotional, and social skills they need for a successful transition to adulthood. If you have the skills, resilience, and dedication to support 1618-year-olds as they take these important steps toward independence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity. The role can be based at Scott House in Huntingdon or Noble House in Ely. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Leaving Care Team Managers, Benita Scott, on 074833 1368 5 or at benitai.scott@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Isabella Stecka, on 07795 307575 or at Isabella.Stecka@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Closing date 4 October 2026. Interviews will be held in person the week commencing 12 October 2026. There will be a written assessment as well as a panel interview. 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. 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, well pay you an introduction fee of £350 Access to our Cambrid