Peterborough City Council - Assessment Service Social Worker VacancyPeterborough is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Service on a hybrid working basis.Social Worker - Assessment ServiceLocation: Sand Martin House (Hybrid) Rate: 40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern:Team operates on a three-week duty rotaWhen on duty, social workers must work in the officeOff-duty weeks allow focus on ongoing caseworkAbout the RoleChildren''s Social Workers in the Assessment Team respond to referrals where concerns have been raised about a child''s safety or wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:Investigating concerns and assessing risks and protective factorsConducting home visits and direct work with children and familiesEnsuring the child''s voice is central to all assessments and planningCompleting Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 EnquiriesAttending Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetingsPreparing Section 7 reports for private law proceedings when requiredThe team benefits from strong support, including:An Advice and Information OfficerA Children''s Social Care PractitionerDedicated business support staffThis structure helps reduce administrative pressures and enables social workers to focus on meaningful, direct work with families.Essential Requirements:Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years'' experience as a social worker within children''s servicesSocial Work England ..... full job details .....