Job Description

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.