Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

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:

Experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Service. The role involves working in tight teams with manageable caseloads to achieve life-changing results and better outcomes for children and young people. The service is a flagship for children's service innovation, using a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding approach. The office is purpose-built with easy access to complementary teams (Housing, Children with Disabilities, Adult Social Care, Legal) and benefits from large river and green space views in a city centre location close to main road and rail links.

Job Responsibility:

Part of a flagship for children's service innovation
Thrive in diverse, supportive teams and feel empowered to make important decisions
Flex creative muscle to solve challenging situations with innovative solutions
Work collaboratively with complementary teams and services

Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Social Work or equivalent
Completed ASYE
At least 2.5 years experience in a children's social care team
Diligent and detail oriented
Experienced while still being willing to learn new things and maintaining own continuing professional development
Driving licence and a willingness and ability to travel between locations
In depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance
Current SWE registration

What we offer:

Generous 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 and Home & Electronics schemes
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 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 thereafter

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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