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Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 39 - 39 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Peterborough

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Peterborough City Council

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Pay Rate: £39 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team.

You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, completing assessments and delivering interventions to ensure children are protected and supported effectively.

This is a supportive and well-structured service with a strong focus on multi-agency collaboration and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
	
Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required.
	
Develop and implement robust safety and support plans.
	
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.
	
Undertake direct work with children and families.
	
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
	
Maintain accurate and timely case records.

Practice Model Used by Peterborough

Peterborough uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by Signs of Safety.

This approach focuses on:

Collaborative, transparent work with families
	
Identifying strengths and support networks
	
Clear and structured risk assessment
	
Effective safety planning
	
Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
	
The model supports consistent, relationship-based safeguarding practice.

Why Peterborough Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Peterborough offers a strong balance of affordability, connectivity, and lifestyle:

Affordable housing compared to many areas in the South East.
	
Excellent transport links with direct rail access to London in under an hour.
	
Access to green spaces including Nene Park and surrounding countryside.
	
A diverse and welcoming community with excellent local amenities.
	
A growing city with continued investment and regeneration.
	
A supportive local authority focused on staff development and improving outcomes for children.
	
It’s a great place to build your career while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

For more information, call:

(phone number removed)

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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