Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

Job Description

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

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team based in Cambridgeshire. This role requires a skilled practitioner with previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding service and strong court experience.

You will manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC), including cases progressing through Public Law Outline (PLO) and Care Proceedings. You will complete high-quality assessments, court reports, and risk assessments while working collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

What You Will Do

Statutory Social Work: Complete statutory visits and manage cases across Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC).

Family Safeguarding Practice: Work within a Family Safeguarding approach, supporting children and families through effective assessment, intervention, and partnership working.

Court Experience: Manage cases involving Public Law Outline (PLO) and Section 31 Care Proceedings, completing court reports, risk assessments, and parenting assessments.

Court Attendance: Attend court hearings with support from Senior Practitioners or Team Managers where required.

Child Protection: Chair Child in Need meetings, Core Group meetings, and contribute to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPC).

Risk Management: Assess and manage risk effectively, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision-making.

Case Management: Maintain accurate records, complete professional reports, and manage a varied caseload effectively.

Duty Responsibilities: Support the team duty rota and provide timely responses to safeguarding needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Team.
• Must have court experience, including PLO and Care Proceedings.
• Experience managing CIN, CP, and CIC cases.
• Ability to complete court reports, risk assessments, and parenting assessments.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex safeguarding cases effectively.

Why Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire offers a diverse working environment with opportunities to support children and families through high-quality safeguarding practice. This role provides experienced social workers with the opportunity to contribute to effective family-focused interventions while working within a dedicated Family Safeguarding service.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

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