Social Worker - Family Safeguarding
Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
community-and-social-service
Posted
June 24, 2026
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 ProceedingsThe 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 child...
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 ProceedingsThe 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 child...