Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £39.00 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Family Safeguarding Team based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with previous Family Safeguarding and court experience to work within a supportive service, delivering high-quality interventions that safeguard children and support families. You will manage a varied statutory caseload while working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay of £39.00 per hour (Umbrella).
• Hybrid working with 2–3 days per week in the office.
• Full-time position working 37 hours per week.
• Supportive leadership and experienced management team.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunity to work within an established Family Safeguarding Service.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC) cases.
• Complete statutory visits, assessments, and care planning in line with statutory requirements.
• Chair Children in Need and Core Group meetings.
• Prepare parenting assessments, risk assessments, and high-quality court reports.
• Manage cases progressing through the Public Law Outline (PLO) process and Section 31 Care Proceedings.
• Attend court hearings with support from Senior Practitioners and Team Managers where required.
• Participate in the team’s duty rota.
• Attend Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, preparing comprehensive reports.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to manage risk and safeguard children effectively.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Team.
• Essential court experience, including PLO and Care Proceedings.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage a complex statutory caseload within Children’s Services.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge offers an excellent working environment with flexible hybrid arrangements, strong management support, and a collaborative Children’s Services team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting experienced social work professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We provide a professional, transparent, and supportive recruitment experience, helping you find roles that match your skills and career aspirations.

Apply now to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Cambridge and take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.