Peterborough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Family Safeguarding Team. This is a long‑term safeguarding role working with children and families where there are ongoing concerns related to risk and protection.You will manage a caseload aligned with statutory safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children through effective assessment and intervention.
Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week in the office, subject to business needs. The role requires the ability to visit and work directly with children and families across Peterborough, including for urgent matters.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload within a long‑term safeguarding team
Work on cases under Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection)
Manage cases involved in Public Law Outline (PLO) and Care Proceedings through to final hearing
Complete high‑quality assessments and deliver effective interventions to promote children's welfare
Identify, assess, and respond to risk, ensuring children are protected and supported appropriately
Work directly with children and families, maintaining a child‑focused and strengths‑based approachSkills
Experience working within a Family Safeguarding or Long‑Term Safeguarding Team
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England Registration
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
Confident in direct work, assessment, and court‑related requirementsIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£39.00 - £39.00 per hour