Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

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 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.