Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

Peterborough City Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Peterborough

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

42839.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a reflective, proactive, and resilient senior social worker with a passion for making a real difference. Our goal as a Corporate Parent is to achieve permanency, long-term stability, and successful transitions into adulthood for our young people. We have high aspirations for our children and aim to achieve the best outcomes through SMART goals and a trauma-informed, nurturing approach. At Peterborough, we strive for aspirational outcomes for the children we care for.

Job Responsibility:

Support and safeguard children and young people
Drive trauma-informed assessments
Create tailored clinical care plans
Advocate for young people and their support network
Lead a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
Professionally challenge and support
Ensure birth families are engaged and supported, reviewing reunification possibilities

Requirements:

Current registration with Social Work England
Diligent and detail-oriented
Experienced, while being eager to learn
Full Driving licence and willingness and ability to travel between locations
In-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance
Thrive in diverse, supportive teams and feel empowered to make important decisions
Use creativity to solve challenging situations with innovative solutions

What we offer:

Annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
Sick pay
Local government pension scheme
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Home & Electronics scheme
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
Paid volunteering hours each year
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Retention bonuses: 2.5% of starting salary on 1st anniversary, 7.5% on 2nd anniversary, 10% on 3rd anniversary, Fixed lump sums every year thereafter

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 11, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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