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Cambridgeshire County Council | £39 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: New Shire Hall, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4YE

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

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.

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

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

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)

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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Cambridgeshire County Council | £42 per hour (Umbrella)

Position: Senior Practitioner

Team: MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team

Council: Cambridgeshire County Council

Location: Huntingdon, Police Headquarters - The Hex (Postcode: PE29 6NP)

Contract: Ongoing locum assignment

Working Hours: Full-time

Pay Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote working

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team based at the Police Headquarters in Huntingdon.

This vital role involves making swift and sound safeguarding decisions by working closely with professionals from multiple agencies. You will play a key role in screening contacts, identifying levels of need, and initiating appropriate safeguarding actions for children and families across Cambridgeshire.

Lead decision-making and risk assessment processes within the MASH

Screen referrals, analyse information, and determine appropriate next steps

Work closely with Police, Health, Education, and other safeguarding partners

Provide expert safeguarding advice to internal and external colleagues

Ensure that referrals are processed within agreed timescales to ensure timely interventions

Maintain accurate records of actions, decisions, and outcomes

Support the MASH Manager and act as a point of escalation for complex cases

Contribute to service improvements and uphold high standards of safeguarding practice

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Significant post-qualification experience in Children's Services

Prior experience in a MASH, safeguarding, or assessment team is highly desirable

Strong understanding of thresholds for intervention and safeguarding processes

Ability to analyse information quickly and make sound decisions under pressure

Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Excellent multi-agency working skills and high attention to detail

Highly competitive rates of pay - up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)

Access to a wide range of locum roles across the UK

Fast-track registration and compliance process

Personal consultant dedicated to supporting you throughout your placement

Referral bonuses - earn up to £300 for each successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Professional aftercare and career advice

Take the next step in your social work career and join an outstanding team at Cambridgeshire County Council.

📧 Email: m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Call: 0175 655 6972

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.