📍 Location & Working PatternCambridgeHybrid working - 2-3 days in the office💷 Pay Rate£39 per hour (umbrella)🧩 The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a stable, supportive team in Cambridge. This is a varied and rewarding position, working across CIN, CP and CIC cases, with strong management support and clear processes in place.
🔎 Key ResponsibilitiesCompleting statutory visits for CIN, CP and CIC casesHolding a caseload including CIN, CP, CIC, with some cases within PLO and S31 Care ProceedingsPreparing and completing court reports, parenting assessments and risk assessmentsAttending court hearings with support from Senior Practitioners or Team ManagersChairing CIN Meetings and Core GroupsAttending and contributing to ICPCs and RCPCs, including writing conference reportsSupporting team duty rotaEffectively managing and assessing risk to safeguard children and families✅ What We're Looking ForQualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registrationStrong experience across CIN, CP and CICConfident with court work and assessmentsAbility to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectivelyA collaborative and organised approach to safeguarding🤝 A Straightforward, Supportive Approach (Davina & Caritas)23 years' recruitment expertise - calm, experienced guidance you can rely onHonest, human approach - no pressure, just clear advice and realistic role matchingStrong market insight & relationships - access to roles not widely advertisedOngoing support - from first conversation through to placement and beyond🌟 Why Work With Caritas?
Caritas is a trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for:
Strong local authority partnershipsExcellent compliance and support standardsA reputation for quality over volume recruitment💬 Referral Bonus
If this role isn't quite right for you, we offer £300 for successful referrals - feel free to pass this on to colleagues in your network.
📞 Let's Talk
Whether you're actively looking or just exploring your options, I'm always happy to have a straightforward, no-pressure conversation about opportunities across England and Wales.
Davina Cripps
📞 07385 031109
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