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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Opus People Solutions Ltd

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Full-time June 16, 2026
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Opportunity Description

About the Role

Peterborough 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 17
Section 47
Public 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 Responsibilities

Manage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworks
Work on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearing
Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address risk
Build strong relationships with child...
Full-time community-and-social-service

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