Senior Practitioner | Family Safeguarding team

Tripod Partners; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Family Safeguarding team in Peterborough. This role involves managing cases, conducting assessments, preparing reports for court, and collaborating in a multi-agency environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in child welfare and knowledge of statutory requirements. The role offers a hybrid work pattern and competitive pay of £42 per hour, reflecting the importance of safeguarding vulnerable families.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of social work jobs

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a caseload of children and families in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Experience in preparing reports for court and participating in legal proceedings.
• Strong collaborative skills to work within a multi-agency Family Safeguarding team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families.
• Conduct Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries.
• Develop CP, CIN, and CLA plans in partnership with families.

Skills

Child & Family Assessments

Collaboration in multi-agency settings

Report preparation for court

Job description

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding team - Peterborough - £40 ph

• Location:Peterborough
• Working Pattern: Hybrid- 2 days office based
• Rate: £42 per hour

About the Role:

• Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory requirements
• Undertake Child & Family Assessments, Section 47 Enquiries, and direct work with children
• Prepare reports for court and participate in legal proceedings
• Develop and review CP, CIN, and CLA plans in partnership with families and professionals
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency
• Family Safeguarding team, including adult-focused practitioners (e.g. domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse specialists)

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail]