Children's Social Worker - Assessments & Safeguarding

SourceFlow; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker for the Assessment Service, located at Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY. You will assess children and families, build protective plans, and work with multi-agency partners to safeguard outcomes.

Applicants should hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have ASYE completed with at least 3 years of permanent statutory children's experience. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Is registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience working with children and families within statutory services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Able to manage risk and make evidence-based decisions.
• Committed to delivering child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of children and families to identify needs, strengths, and risks.
• Develop and implement effective plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
• Build positive and constructive relationships with children, young people, families, and carers.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated support.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, exercising sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• Complete statutory assessments, interventions, reports, and case recordings in line with legislation and local procedures.
• Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.
• Promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.

Skills

Assessment

Analytical

Report writing

Risk management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Peterborough City Council is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker for the Assessment Service, located at Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY. You will assess children and families, build protective plans, and work with multi-agency partners to safeguard outcomes.

Applicants should hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have ASYE completed with at least 3 years of permanent statutory children's experience. Driving licence required.