Safeguarding Social Worker - Flexible & Impactful

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programs

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the CP/Safeguarding Team in Peterborough. You will assess children and families, develop care plans and implement safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable children, working collaboratively with schools and agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be responsible for comprehensive assessments, care plan development, safeguarding interventions, record-keeping, and multi‑agency partnership work, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (e.g. SW degree).
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and review care plans with families and stakeholders.
• Implement safeguarding strategies to protect children at risk.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with standards.
• Participate in multi‑agency meetings and contribute to strategy discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the CP/Safeguarding Team in Peterborough. You will assess children and families, develop care plans and implement safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable children, working collaboratively with schools and agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be responsible for comprehensive assessments, care plan development, safeguarding interventions, record-keeping, and multi‑agency partnership work, with opportunities for