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Fostering Senior Social Worker

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Peterborough City Council

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United Kingdom , Peterborough

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42839.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the Peterborough Fostering Service. We are keen to hear from you if you share our enthusiasm and commitment for fostering. You will be supported by experienced, permanent managers and become a member of a knowledgeable staff team. You will have a passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for; providing them with regular supervision and support. The role of a supervising social worker is unique in providing the opportunity to build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements.

Job Responsibility:

  • Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough
  • Build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements
  • Provide supervision and support to foster carers

Requirements:

  • Qualified and experienced Social Worker
  • Experience in the field of fostering or a desire to develop current social work practice
  • Passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for
  • Ability to provide regular supervision and support
  • Commitment to fostering
What we offer:
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, 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
  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
  • Sick pay
  • Local government pension scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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