Cambridgeshire - QSW - Family Safeguarding Service
Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Service
Cambridgeshire County Council | £39 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: New Shire Hall, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4YE
Role Details
Position: Qualified Social Worker
Team: Family Safeguarding Service
Council: Cambridgeshire County Council
Pay Rate: £39 per hour (umbrella)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based
Office Location: New Shire Hall, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4YE
Contract Type: Locum
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Service based in Huntingdon. This is a frontline statutory role where you will be responsible for managing cases involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC).
You will play a key part in supporting families through complex safeguarding cases, including Public Law Outline (PLO) and Care Proceedings, while also contributing to the team's duty rota and multi-agency conferences.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct statutory visits for CIN, CP, and CIC cases in line with national and local procedures
Hold and manage a diverse caseload, including cases within PLO or Section 31 Care Proceedings
Complete and present high-quality court reports, parenting assessments, and risk assessments
Chair Child in Need meetings and Core Group meetings, ensuring robust care planning and clear decision-making
Attend and contribute to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPCs)
Prepare and submit well-structured reports for child protection conferences
Participate in the team's duty rota, responding to new referrals and urgent safeguarding concerns
Attend court proceedings with the support of Senior Practitioners and Team Managers
Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies to ensure holistic family support and risk management
Requirements
Social Work qualification (BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent)
Social Work England registration
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in statutory children's social care
Experience in safeguarding, CIN, CP, CIC, and court work essential
Strong assessment, analytical, and report writing skills
Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with occasional travel to Huntingdon
Enhanced DBS on the update service preferred
Confident in multi-agency working and managing risk
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
Competitive umbrella pay rate of £39 per hour
Access to exclusive locum opportunities across the UK
Dedicated consultant support and career advice
Quick and straightforward registration
Reliable payroll and weekly payments
Referral bonus scheme - earn up to £300 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your social work career, contact us today:
📧 m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 0175 655 6972
Let Eden Brown Synergy help you find a role that works for your skills, values, and career goals.
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