At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and safeguard children through varied social work cases.
- Company: Caritas, a trusted name in Social Work recruitment with strong local authority partnerships.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £39ph, hybrid working, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in CIN, CP, and CIC cases.
The predicted salary is between 39 - 39 £ per hour.
Location & Working Pattern: Cambridge Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office.
Pay Rate: £39 per hour (umbrella).
The Role: We are recruiting an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a stable, supportive team in Cambridge. This is a varied and rewarding position, working across CIN, CP and CIC cases, with strong management support and clear processes in place.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completing statutory visits for CIN, CP and CIC cases
- Holding a caseload including CIN, CP, CIC, with some cases within PLO and S31 Care Proceedings
- Preparing and completing court reports, parenting assessments and risk assessments
- Attending court hearings with support from Senior Practitioners or Team Managers
- Chairing CIN Meetings and Core Groups
- Attending and contributing to ICPCs and RCPCs, including writing conference reports
- Supporting team duty rota
- Effectively managing and assessing risk to safeguard children and families
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
- Strong experience across CIN, CP and CIC
- Confident with court work and assessments
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
- A collaborative and organised approach to safeguarding
Why Work With Caritas?
- Caritas is a trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for strong local authority partnerships
- Excellent compliance and support standards
- A reputation for quality over volume recruitment
Referral Bonus: If this role isn't quite right for you, we offer £300 for successful referrals - feel free to pass this on to colleagues in your network.
Let's Talk: Whether you're actively looking or just exploring your options, I'm always happy to have a straightforward, no-pressure conversation about opportunities across England and Wales.
Family Safeguarding Social Worker - Cambridge Hybrid £39ph employer: Caritas Recruitment
Caritas Recruitment is an exceptional employer for Family Safeguarding Social Workers, offering a supportive and stable work environment in Cambridge with hybrid working options. Employees benefit from strong management support, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and the families they serve. With a focus on quality recruitment and excellent local authority partnerships, Caritas ensures that social workers can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the community.
