About the RolePeterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safeguarding pathways.This is a busy and engaging safeguarding role, managing cases from initial intervention through to court proceedings and final hearing.You will work with children and families under:Section 17Section 47Public Law Outline and Care ProceedingsThe role focuses on assessment and intervention, ensuring children are safeguarded while supporting families to create sustainable change. Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in the office (plus visits as required) Key ResponsibilitiesManage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworksWork on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearingUndertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address riskBuild strong relationships with children and families, ensuring their views inform planningProduce clear, analytical reports and records to support decision-making and court processesWork collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated safeguarding plansManage workload independently while maintaining high professional standards and timely outcomes Why Join Peterborough?Competitive 39ph rateOpportunity to work across end-to-end safeguarding and court processesHybrid flexibility with a balance of office and community-based workingVaried caseload offering depth and complexitySupportive tea