Qualified Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Team | Cambridgeshire | £39 per hour

Community Care Live; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Wisbech. This role involves managing complex child protection cases and providing guidance to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of statutory requirements and a proven track record in social work. This position offers an hourly rate of £39 and a chance to work with a supportive team in a meaningful role.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various job opportunities

Prompt payroll

Free DBS service

Referral fees of £500

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with experience in a family safeguarding role.
• Ability to manage complex cases and promote best practices.
• Must have a strong understanding of statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced Social Workers.
• Lead case meetings and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Experience in Child Protection

Strong communication skills

Ability to supervise junior staff

Knowledge of Family Safeguarding Model

Education

Qualified Social Worker status

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Worker– Family Safeguarding (Wisbech) - £39 ph

• Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
• Rate: £39 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
• Start Date: ASAP

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Fenland. This is a key role for a confident and skilled practitioner ready to support complex cases and provide guidance to social work colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings cases.
• Work within the Family Safeguarding Model, promoting strength-based, multi-disciplinary interventions.
• Provide supervision, support, and mentoring to less experienced Social Workers.
• Lead on key meetings, including case conferences, court proceedings, and strategy discussions.
• Ensure all work complies with statutory requirements and best practice standards.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]