Full job descriptionAbout 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.