All about the Role

The Social Worker Safeguarding position within Adult Social Care at Peterborough City Council focuses on safeguarding adults at risk. The role is central to the council's proactive, preventative, and personalised approach to social care, aiming to empower individuals to live independent, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first responder to adult safeguarding concerns.
• Review and prioritise incoming safeguarding referrals.
• Conduct information gathering and determine appropriate actions (e.g., signposting, initiating Section 42 enquiries).
• Handle MARM (Multi-Agency Risk Management) and PIPOT (Person in Position of Trust) enquiries.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and provide guidance to colleagues and partner agencies.

Professional Standards

• Adhere to Social Work England standards and PCC's values (Working Together, Integrity, Respect, Excellence).
• Maintain accurate records.
• Act as an ambassador for the profession.

All about our Team

The Safeguarding Team sits within Adult Social Care, part of Adult Services at Peterborough City Council. The team is dedicated to protecting adults at risk and promoting independence, wellbeing, and personalised care.

Team Structure

• Team Manager – Oversees the team and provides strategic leadership.
• Senior Social Worker Safeguarding – Supports complex cases and provides guidance to social workers.
• Social Worker Safeguarding – Frontline professionals responsible for safeguarding enquiries and broader social work duties.

The team is responsible for:

• Responding to safeguarding concerns received by the local authority.
• Conducting safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• Managing risk and ensuring individuals are protected from harm while respecting their rights.
• Supporting multi-agency working, including MARM and PIPOT processes.
• Providing professional advice to internal colleagues and external partners.

All about You

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding legislation and personalisation.
• Ability to assess risk, manage complex cases, and communicate effectively.
• Skilled in building rapport, prioritising tasks, and using IT systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience

• Multi-disciplinary team working.
• Risk assessment and intervention planning.
• Desirable: experience in data management, negotiation, and multi-agency collaboration.

All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.