Children's SP - Safeguarding Team - Peterborough

Caritas Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join a safeguarding team in Peterborough, supporting children, young people and families. The role focuses on high-quality assessments, risk identification and developing plans with families and partners to promote safety and long-term outcomes.

You will work with children in need, child protection and safeguarding matters, contribute to conferences and strategy discussions, maintain accurate records and reports, and

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SWE registration.
• Experience in statutory safeguarding or child protection.
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
• Ability to travel across the local area.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-quality assessments and develop plans with families and partners.
• Contribute to child protection conferences and strategy discussions.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports.
• Work with education, health, police and other professionals.
• Support families to achieve sustainable change.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Report writing

Case management

Education

Social Work Degree

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team supporting children, young people and their families across Peterborough. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting children's safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes within a supportive and professional environment.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection and safeguarding matters. Your responsibilities will include undertaking high-quality assessments, identifying risks and strengths, developing effective plans with families and partner agencies, and reviewing progress regularly. You will work directly with children and young people to understand their wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices remain central to decision-making.

The role will involve responding to concerns, completing statutory visits, preparing reports and maintaining accurate, timely case records. You will contribute to child protection conferences, strategy discussions and legal planning where required, while working collaboratively with education, health, police and other professionals. You will also support families to achieve sustainable change, escalating concerns appropriately and taking decisive action when children are at risk of harm.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have experience of working with children and families in a statutory safeguarding or child protection setting, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and evidence-based practice. Strong assessment, communication, organisation and report-writing skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently under pressure.

You will be expected to demonstrate professional curiosity, sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. The ability to build constructive relationships with children, families and professionals is vital. A willingness to travel for visits and attend meetings across the local area is also required. In return, you will receive professional support, regular supervision and opportunities to develop your practice while contributing to improved outcomes for children and families.