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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

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

Essential Requirements

1. Social Work England registration.
2. Recognised Social Work qualification.
3. Strong experience within statutory children's social care.
4. Experience managing CIN, CP and CIC caseloads.
5. Experience of court work, PLO and/or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
6. Experience completing assessments, court reports and child protection conference reports.
7. 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?

1. DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
2. Up to 300 referral bonus.
3. Bonus for finding your own job.
4. Twice-weekly payroll.
5. Dedicated consultant with specialist Social Care knowledge.
6. 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.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). 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.

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

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

Essential Requirements

1. Social Work England registration.
2. Recognised Social Work qualification.
3. Strong experience within statutory children's social care.
4. Experience managing CIN, CP and CIC caseloads.
5. Experience of court work, PLO and/or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
6. Experience completing assessments, court reports and child protection conference reports.
7. 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?

1. DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
2. Up to £300 referral bonus.
3. Bonus for finding your own job.
4. Twice-weekly payroll.
5. Dedicated consultant with specialist Social Care knowledge.
6. 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.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . 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.

Our client Cambridgeshire County council are looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding team.

Job Information:

• Completing statutory visits CIN, CP and CIC
• Chairing CIN and Core Group Meetings
• Holding case load of CIN, CP, and CIC. To include some cases that may be in PLO, or S31 Care Proceedings. Completion of Court Reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments. Attending Ct with support of Senior prac or Team manager.
• Supporting with Duty rota.
• Attending ICPC and RCPC's, writing conference reports.
• Managing and assessing risk.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Service: City Family Support and Safeguarding
Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington
Working Pattern: Hybrid 2/3 days in the office
Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Locum

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team within City Family Support and Safeguarding.

This is a specialist role requiring candidates with previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Teamand strong court experience. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex safeguarding cases, assessing risk and progressing cases through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings.

• Complete statutory visits for Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC) cases.

• Manage an allocated caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases.

• Manage complex cases that may progress through Public Law Outline (PLO) or Section 31 Care Proceedings.

• Chair CIN and Core Group meetings.

• Complete high-quality court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments.

• Attend Court hearings, with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager where required.

• Attend Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPCs).

• Prepare and write high-quality conference reports.

• Assess and manage safeguarding risks effectively.

• Participate in the duty rota and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

• Work collaboratively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Ensure children's wishes, feelings and lived experiences remain central to all assessments and interventions.

Please note these are essential requirements for the role:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration.

• Previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Team ESSENTIAL.

• Strong and demonstrable Court experience ESSENTIAL.

• Experience working with CIN, CP and CIC cases.

• Experience with PLO and Section 31 Care Proceedings.

• Proven experience completing court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments.

• Experience attending and contributing to Court hearings.

• Strong safeguarding and risk management experience.

• Experience chairing CIN and Core Group meetings.

• Experience attending ICPCs and RCPCs and completing conference reports.

• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.

• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Candidates who do not have previous Family Safeguarding Team experience and Court experience will not be considered.

If you are an experienced Social Worker with Family Safeguarding and Court experience and are available for a new locum opportunity, please get in touch with We do Social Work today.

About the Role

Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.

These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns
• Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans
• Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families
• Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children
• Participate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences
• Ensure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescales
• Support families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomes
• Maintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children

About You

• Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE
• Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently
• Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families
• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
• Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care

Benefits

• Social Work England Registration paid annually
• 6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
• Relocation support up to 8,000
• Retention bonus payments
• 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
• Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Subsidised town centre parking
• Extensive learning and career development opportunities

If you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you.

Exciting new perm opportunity for a qualified social worker in the Family Support and safeguarding team at Cambridgeshire.

Locations available are: Huntingdon (PE29 3AD), Wisbech (PE13 2JD), Cambridge City (CB2 9NL) Hybrid working with a mix of office, home working and visits Compressed hours (5 days in 4) and 9 day fortnight available from day 1 if fits with the team and service

Salary range 41,958 to 44,822

Retention payment available after first year 2.5% of the bottom of the grade payable after 1 year (365 days service). (phone number removed)% of the bottom of the grade payable after 2 years (730 days service). 3,% of the bottom of the grade payable after 3 years (1095 days service). 4,196 Total over the 3 years 20.00% 8,392 Annually after the three years flat rate 1,500

Must have completed ASYE and have a minimum of 2/3 years post qualifying experience.

If interested please send your CV to Toni Rowe

Caritas Recruitment

Job Description: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding NE

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in the North East. This role is essential in supporting children, young people, and families through safeguarding and intervention services. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a supportive environment where all staff and service users feel respected and empowered.

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs, risks, and strengths.
• Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Work collaboratively with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner organisations to provide holistic support.
• Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, promoting inclusion and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate in supervision, training, and development activities to continually enhance professional skills.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns or emergencies, providing guidance and support as needed.

• Qualified Social Worker status (e.g., HCPC registration or equivalent).
• Proven experience in family safeguarding or related social work practice.
• Strong understanding of child protection processes and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage diverse communities.
• Commitment to values of equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional practice.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing complex and sensitive cases.

• Carry out home visits and engage with families to build trust and offer support.
• Attend case conferences, safeguarding meetings, and multi-agency planning sessions.
• Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals to promote consistent care.
• Monitor and review safeguarding plans regularly to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Document all interactions and decisions accurately to inform ongoing case management.
• Support families in accessing community resources and services to enhance well-being.
• Contribute to team meetings and share knowledge to improve service delivery.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Together, we aim to create a safe and inclusive environment for children and families where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

.What will you be doing?

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:

• Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

Exciting perm opportunities for experienced social workers for the Safeguarding Service at Tameside. Candidates should have at least 2 years experience post qualifying.

Perm role but Tameside will also consider 6 and 12 month fixed term contracts.

Tameside Neighbourhood social work services are looking for experienced social workers who have a keen interest in court work and child protection planning for our children and families.

The role includes both public and private law proceedings, alongside child protection planning. We are looking for enthusiastic, relational and motivated practitioners who are able to work in a restorative strengths based way working within our practice model keeping children at the heart of Tameside through support, compassion and a real commitment to achieving better outcomes for our children and young people.

If you have experience of court proceedings and child protection planning where you have been able to work towards and achieve better outcomes for children and young people then we would love to hear from you.

You will have an experienced team manager who is able to offer support and guidance alongside a permanent senior leadership team who are committed to the improvement plan and ensuring social workers are listened to and supported throughout their time at Tameside. All of our workforce has our children and young people at the centre and are working within the 'heart of support' practice approach.

Interviews will be held in person at Tameside One.

Salary : Professional Bar Point SCP31 (H+) plus benefits.

39,862

40,777

41,771

42,839

44,075

45,091

If interested in please forward your CV to Toni Rowe.

Our client Telford and Wrekin Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their CIC, Safeguarding, Family Support services.

Job Purpose

• The postholder is a skilled, effective practitioner acting with autonomy in their day to day practice, managing a complex and varied caseload. In doing so the postholder will lead on complex assessments and provide evidence as necessary in court proceedings.
• The postholder requires in depth knowledge and skills in one or more fields of practice which have been developed through a formal post-qualifying training and development activity.
• Ability to work autonomously as sole or lead practitioner in their respective team or service.
• Established capability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely within their day to day practice.
• Ability to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination.
• Develops their capability to integrate professional knowledge, the perspectives of people using services and research/evaluation evidence in their practice.
• They may undertake complex tasks such as chairing significant meetings, offering expert support and advice to case conferences, producing high quality and more specialised assessments and reports for a range of functions, undertaking local peer audits of quality.
• They consistently model good practice, setting expectations for others.
• Knowledgeable in one or more specialist areas of practice and continuing to expand and consolidate knowledge to inform connections between specialisms and other settings or fields of practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments and developing effective care and support plans.
• Lead on complex cases, making informed decisions around safeguarding, risk management, and child protection.
• Prepare high-quality reports and provide evidence in court proceedings when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, young people, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and independent services to implement care plans and support family interventions.
• Carry out timely and evidence-based assessments, reviewing progress and making necessary changes when positive outcomes are not being achieved.
• Undertake preventative and early intervention work to reduce the need for children entering care.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.