36 jobs in Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a part-time Outreach Support Worker to provide person-centred outreach support within the community. The role involves assisting adults with varying needs in building their confidence, independence, and connections in their communities.

With the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, you'll deliver tailored support that helps with daily living skills and accessing community services. The position requires strong communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.

The role involves travel across Cambridgeshire, necessitating a full driving license.

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Organisation:

Cambridgeshire County Council

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in‑store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

Cambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre workers, Young People’s Workers, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers and managers. The team provides early intervention support to reduce the risk of harm and reduce escalation of problems to support keeping families together and achieve positive outcomes.

The role of a Family Worker is an exciting, dynamic and ever‑evolving role, which offers Cambridgeshire families with a high‑quality, bespoke package of support.

Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which is beneficial to employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.

You will use a whole family approach for supporting families, working with them on an individual basis in their homes, and within the community. You will complete Early Help Assessments (EHA’s) and be Lead Professional for the family. As lead professional you will work in partnership with a multi‑agency team around the family to provide tailored targeted intervention that enables families achieve positive outcomes.

You will organise, plan and deliver evidence‑based group work programmes to support parents/carers with topics such as parenting, childhood development, domestic abuse and healthy relationships.

Qualities:

• You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting families to in achieve positive outcomes.
• You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team.
• You will be willing, approachable, personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young people and their families.
• You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training.

Skills and experience:

• A good knowledge and understanding of child development, signs of abuse and neglect, and of child protection legislations, policies and procedures.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the importance of school attendance and access to education.
• A good knowledge and understanding of how to conduct assessments and create plans for support that promote positive outcomes.
• A good knowledge and understanding of providing direct support to vulnerable families and of evidence‑based programmes.
• Strong communication skills using a variety of formats and will work efficiently within a multi‑agency environment.
• The ability to produce, keep and maintain good case recording, reports and assessments.
• Willingness to travel locally and across the county.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us.

Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - The Bargroves

Organisation:

Cambridgeshire County Council

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in‑store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

Cambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre workers, Young People’s Workers, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers and managers. The team provides early intervention support to reduce the risk of harm and reduce escalation of problems to support keeping families together and achieve positive outcomes.

The role of a Family Worker is an exciting, dynamic and ever‑evolving role, which offers Cambridgeshire families with a high‑quality, bespoke package of support.

Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which is beneficial to employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.

You will use a whole family approach for supporting families, working with them on an individual basis in their homes, and within the community. You will complete Early Help Assessments (EHA’s) and be Lead Professional for the family. As lead professional you will work in partnership with a multi‑agency team around the family to provide tailored targeted intervention that enables families achieve positive outcomes.

You will organise, plan and deliver evidence‑based group work programmes to support parents/carers with topics such as parenting, childhood development, domestic abuse and healthy relationships.

Qualities:

• You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting families to in achieve positive outcomes.
• You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team.
• You will be willing, approachable, personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young people and their families.
• You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training.

Skills and experience:

• A good knowledge and understanding of child development, signs of abuse and neglect, and of child protection legislations, policies and procedures.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the importance of school attendance and access to education.
• A good knowledge and understanding of how to conduct assessments and create plans for support that promote positive outcomes.
• A good knowledge and understanding of providing direct support to vulnerable families and of evidence‑based programmes.
• Strong communication skills using a variety of formats and will work efficiently within a multi‑agency environment.
• The ability to produce, keep and maintain good case recording, reports and assessments.
• Willingness to travel locally and across the county.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us.

Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.

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Job Reference Ref/233/8718

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Fixed-Term for 18 Months

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Newtown Centre, Huntingdon

Closing Date:

21/06/2026

Job Category:

Social Care - Adults

Organisation:

Cambridgeshire County Council

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 pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• 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 development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on the embedding of an enablement approach within mental health social work.

In this role, you will develop, implement and review a new approach to building the independence of people diagnosed with mental health issues who require social care services from Cambridgeshire County Council. This will involve reviewing current arrangements, designing and implementing service transformation and identifying areas for improvement.

You will work across Adults and Older Adults teams, including transitions.

This post will require you to review individuals referred and then carry out an initial baseline assessment to determine their needs. You will then work with commissioners, contracts, providers, Early Help, TEC and health teams to develop an enabling approach for those individuals and will then carry out reviews and benchmarking to see if there is any change in the individual’s personal outcomes and level of care and support. You will have the opportunity to shape the role and create standard operating procedures to embed this practice across our teams.

Working arrangements

You will be supported to work flexibly with the opportunity to work some from home and some office based. You will have management and peer support across our mental health social care teams. This role will require you to travel across the County when you need to meet the individuals that you are working with, who will be from a diverse range of backgrounds with a variety of diagnosed conditions.

We offer a range of benefits specific to mental health social care, including:

• Opportunities in both Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust for development, as well as specialist and individual training.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists.
• There are weekly team manager meetings where you can bring things you want to speak about and get advice and peer support, achieving the best outcomes for service users.
• Clear professional pathways and opportunities for progression including opportunities to apply and be considered for funded training to become an AMHP.

What our colleagues say

Social Worker:

‘Supportive managers who promote a culture where you feel safe in your practice. As one social worker comments “the managers give you autonomy to be able to make decisions. They trust you as a Social Worker to know what’s best for the service users you work with.”

Team Manager:

‘We have stability and support in leadership and it is great with strong links to health and social care colleagues.’

Support Team Member:

‘We have a management structure and culture that is fully supportive of all colleagues supporting the service, with an understanding of each individual’s unique strengths, ensuring all feel respected and valued.’

We are planning to hold interviews for this position on Monday the 29th of June.

You may be wondering why you should join our Adult Mental Health Teams… Well, here are some of the reasons our Social Workers gave:

• It’s impossible to be bored in mental health social work and the skills you gain are so varied.
• The role of the Mental Health Social Worker is really aligned with the core values of social work that encourages you to see a person holistically.
• In our work, we really focus on people’s strengths and recovery. We have clear goals and work in partnership to achieve these.
• Working in partnership with health colleagues means there is a lot of knowledge and resource sharing. My knowledge and skills have vastly improved due to working with health professional.

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.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.

We're looking for a confident and dynamic individual who enjoys making a difference in their local community. You will be curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities with the ability to map out a process and deliver efficiencies.

You will have some experience working within mental health.

You will need to be autonomous and be confident in making decisions independently and be proactive in seeking advice/guidance from colleagues/managers.

You will need to be confident in communicating at times difficult decisions to colleagues and other professionals.

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration.
• Have some management experience.
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please refer the Job Description and Person Specification.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self‑organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Cambridge to lead key transport infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for managing projects like Cambourne to Cambridge and the Greater Cambridge Greenways while collaborating with a team of experienced professionals.

This role offers a comprehensive wellbeing package, flexible bank holiday usage, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join a team committed to community impact and inclusivity.

Brokerage Officer – Adult Social Care Contract Management

The Brokerage Officer is part of the Adult Social Care Contract Management & Market Shaping service. In this role you will match people with care and support needs to safe, appropriate, and value‑for‑money care, working closely with social work teams, providers and commissioning colleagues to support timely placements, manage system pressures and uphold statutory duties across Cambridgeshire.

• Conduct person‑centred brokerage activity, sourcing and coordinating care and support that meets individual needs while managing risk, cost and quality.
• Follow defined procedures to ensure placements are made safely and efficiently, maintain accurate records and identify and escalated issues when necessary.
• Resolve the majority of queries at first point of contact, monitor own compliance and contribute to continuous improvement of brokerage processes.
• Implement and report on assigned tasks for the Authority, adhering to established processes and maintaining value for money.
• Participate in reviews and discussions to improve brokerage processes, promote safe practice and achieve service priorities.
• Depute for the immediate manager from time to time.

• Previous experience of working across organisations in joint working arrangements, including significant experience of public sector placement finding.
• Familiarity with contract management, compliance, risk assessment and performance monitoring.
• A proven record of participating in brokerage system changes and programmes from planning through delivery, with measurable results and sustainable outcomes.
• Experience in risk governance, market stewardship and management of provider/market failure.

• A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, also available to your family.
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements to suit your personal circumstances.
• Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches for personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year to give back to the community during your normal working day.
• Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards .
• An Our Cambs Rewards account for in‑store and online discounts, plus access to our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Standard 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.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, fully supporting reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We collect relevant diversity data to monitor and improve our recruitment practices. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our IDEAL employee network and self‑organised peer support groups, fosters an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered.

Cambridgeshire County Council offers a role as a Brokerage Officer within the Adult Social Care Contract Management & Market Shaping service. The successful candidate will coordinate care placements, ensuring they meet individual needs while managing cost and quality.

Applicants should have significant public sector experience and proficiency in contract management and risk assessment. The position includes a comprehensive wellbeing package and flexible holiday arrangements.

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a professional for highway design projects in Hall, Scotland. This role involves responsibility for creating innovative designs to help the Council achieve its net-zero goals.

Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering expertise and experience in project management. Additional benefits include a comprehensive wellbeing package, flexible annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The application process is rolling, so prompt application is recommended.

Job Reference Ref/1699/527

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time

Permanent

Salary Range:

Working Hours: 37

Location: New Shire Hall

Job Category: Highways and Transportation

Organisation: Cambridgeshire County Council

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
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑ra) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in‑store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

You will be responsible for designing multiple projects of varying complexity and priority and ensuring you are adopting the latest standards and design solutions to provide the best outcomes. You will be a big part of achieving our net zero target through innovative design.

Overall purpose of this role:

To support the Design Services Manager, Asset Management, Design & Delivery and other managers within Place & Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined‑up service planning, community engagement and the flexible use of resources.

The team will work with wider teams to progress highway infrastructure projects with varied levels of difficulty, being the main point of contact, and subject‑matter expert on those projects which require design input.

The team will be responsible for developing the design of the project in line with CDM 2015 requirements to meet the agreed objectives, working within a defined scope, budget, and programme.

For an informal conversation please contact Adam Wedderburn, Design Services Manager at

To apply, please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the attached person specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CVs no more than two pages.

Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found.

You will be capable of delivering highway infrastructure designs of varying complexity across maintenance and improvement programmes. Your ability to influence our design choices and attention to detail will be essential in this role. Being motivated to make a visible difference to our communities and drive forward change to meet our net zero ambition.

We have roles available to suit those looking to begin their careers in highway design, those who have had some exposure to the industry and design professionals looking to move into a more senior role.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self‑organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.