Cambridgeshire - Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong statutory children's social care experience to join a supportive team on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases, including cases progressing through PLO or Section 31 Care Proceedings . Complete statutory visits and undertake effective assessments of children and families. Chair CIN and Core Group meetings , ensuring appropriate plans and actions are agreed and progressed. Complete court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments to a high standard. Attend court hearings, with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager where required. Participate in the Duty rota and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Attend Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs and RCPCs) and prepare high-quality conference reports. Manage and assess risk effectively, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision-making. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements

Social Work England registration. Recognised Social Work qualification. Strong experience within statutory children's social care . Experience managing CIN, CP and CIC caseloads. Experience of court work, PLO and/or Section 31 Care Proceedings. Experience completing assessments, court reports and child protection conference reports. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and safeguarding environment.

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Cambridgeshire County Council Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Team: City Family Support and Safeguarding

Why work with Eden Brown Synergy?

DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy. Up to £300 referral bonus. Bonus for finding your own job. Twice-weekly payroll. Dedicated consultant with specialist Social Care knowledge. Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process.

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Family Safeguarding service, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV and a member of the Eden Brown Synergy team will be in touch.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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