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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

📍 Ely | Cambridgeshire County Council
💰 £39 per hour Umbrella (Capped Rate)
🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office-Based)

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a progressive and well-supported Local Authority?

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team based at Noble House in Ely, offering a strong hybrid working model and a stable capped rate.

About the Role

This is a frontline safeguarding role where you will manage a varied caseload across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC).

You will play a key role in safeguarding children, supporting families, and ensuring positive outcomes through effective assessment, planning, and intervention.

Key ResponsibilitiesCompleting statutory visits for CIN, CP, and CIC casesManaging a diverse caseload including CIN, CP, and CICChairing Child in Need (CIN) and Core Group meetingsAttending and contributing to ICPC and RCPC conferencesPreparing high-quality conference reports and assessmentsUndertaking risk assessments and parenting assessmentsCompleting court reports and supporting cases within PLO and Section 31 care proceedingsAttending court with support from Senior Practitioners or Team ManagersParticipating in the duty rotaWorking collaboratively with multi-agency professionalsWhy Join Cambridgeshire County Council?£39 per hour umbrella (capped rate)Strong Family Safeguarding model with supportive managementFlexible hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)Stable and structured teamsOpportunity to gain valuable court and safeguarding experienceSupport from experienced Senior Practitioners and Team ManagersLocation & Working PatternOffice base: Noble House, ElyHybrid working - 2 to 3 days per week in the officeFull-time hoursEssential RequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQE in UK Local AuthoritiesSocial Work England registrationExperience in CIN, CP, and CIC workExperience with court work, PLO, and care proceedingsStrong assessment, report writing, and risk management skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleBenefits of working with Eden Brown SynergyDBS check paid forExcellent referral bonus scheme"Find your own job" bonusTwice weekly payrollDedicated consultant supportApply Now

If you are a skilled Social Worker looking for your next locum role in a supportive safeguarding team, we would love to hear from you.

📧 m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 0114 700 3804

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