Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safeguarding pathways.
This is a busy and engaging safeguarding role, managing cases from initial intervention through to court proceedings and final hearing.
You will work with children and families under:
Section 17
Section 47
Public Law Outline and Care ProceedingsThe role focuses on assessment and intervention, ensuring children are safeguarded while supporting families to create sustainable change.
Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in the office (plus visits as required)
Key Responsibilities
Manage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworks
Work on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearing
Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address risk
Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring their views inform planning
Produce clear, analytical reports and records to support decision-making and court processes
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated safeguarding plans
Manage workload independently while maintaining high professional standards and timely outcomes
Why Join Peterborough?
Competitive £39ph rate
Opportunity to work across end-to-end safeguarding and court processes
Hybrid flexibility with a balance of office and community-based working
Varied caseload offering depth and complexity
Supportive team environment within a structured service
Experience/Skills
Have experience within long-term safeguarding teams
Are confident managing CIN, CP and court-related cases
Have strong assessment, intervention and analytical skills
Can manage risk and complexity effectively
Have excellent report writing and communication skills
Work well within multi-agency environments
Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England
If you're an experienced safeguarding Social Worker looking for a role where you can manage meaningful cases and see them through to outcome, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£39.00 - £39.00 per hour