Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team, Ely

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need of support. You will manage complex child protection cases, engage with families and professionals, and ensure effective interventions are in place. With a commitment to safeguarding and a focus on collaboration, this position allows for hybrid working, providing flexibility while maintaining team cohesion. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this role could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Referral Bonus of £350

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration and experience in child protection.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases of children under child protection plans and care proceedings.
• Undertake court work and prepare reports for hearings.
• Develop and implement child-centred safeguarding plans.

Skills

Child Protection

Court Proceedings

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Partnership Working

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

Tools

Evidence-Based Tools

Job description

Employer: Cambridgeshire County Council

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Locum

Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and families. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Ely. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children and families in need of support, ensuring they receive the right interventions at the right time. The role involves managing long-term child protection (CP) cases, Public Law Outline (PLO) cases, and court proceedings, making a real difference in children’s lives. We offer hybrid working, allowing flexibility while ensuring team collaboration and effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, care proceedings, and PLO.
2. Undertake court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings.
3. Work in partnership with families, professionals, and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children.
4. Assess risk and need using evidence-based tools and frameworks.
5. Develop and implement child-centred safeguarding plans.
6. Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.
7. Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to decision-making processes.

Requirements

1. Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
2. Experience in complex child protection work, PLO, and court proceedings.
3. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
4. Ability to assess risk, formulate plans, and implement interventions effectively.
5. Excellent communication, report writing, and partnership-working skills.
6. Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail].

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly into our engaged and devoted team, and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.