At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage safeguarding cases and support families through assessments and interventions.
- Company: Join Peterborough City Council's dedicated Family Safeguarding Team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engaging role with a supportive team and a focus on sustainable change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for safeguarding children and families.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
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 Proceedings
The 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
We think you need these skills to ace Social Worker - Family Safeguarding in Peterborough
Case Management
Child Protection
Assessment Skills
Intervention Strategies
Report Writing
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
