Qualified Social Worker - Assessment Team, Peterborough City Council Pay rate to £39 per hour Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Assessment Team in Peterborough Council. Children’s social workers in the Assessment Team are responsible for responding to referrals where there are concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing. Their primary role is to investigate these concerns, assess the risks and protective factors within the family, and determine the most appropriate course of action. This includes conducting home visits, engaging directly with children and families, and ensuring that the child’s voice is central to all assessments and decisions. The work involves a wide range of statutory duties. Social workers carry out Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries, participate in Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings, and may be involved in private law proceedings by preparing Section 7 reports. The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team is only responsible for new referrals once every three weeks. This structure helps manage workload and allows social workers to focus on ongoing cases during off-duty weeks. Each team is supported by an Advice and Information Officer, a Children’s Social Care Practitioner, and dedicated business support staff, which helps streamline administrative tasks and allows social workers to concentrate on direct work with families. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children’s Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.