All about the Role
Our Children with Disabilities Team is a growing and developing service. We are seeking a Social Worker who is eager to progress and be part of a service dedicated to providing the best outcomes for Children with Disabilities and their Families within Peterborough.
Enjoy easy access to complementary teams and services, ideally co-located in the same building, to facilitate collaborative work. In Peterborough, the Housing Departments, Children’s Social Care Teams, Adult Social Care, Commissioning, Legal, and other teams are all easily accessible within a purpose-built office that benefits from large river and green space views, located in the city center close to main road and rail links.
This is a rolling campaign, so please don't wait for the closing date to apply. We aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application.
All about You
* You have current registration with Social Work England.
* You are diligent and detail-oriented.
* You are experienced but willing to learn and maintain your professional development.
* You can travel between locations as needed.
* You have in-depth knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks that inform social work practice in Children’s Social Care.
All about our Team
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting families from first contact through to adulthood, handling referrals, assessments, Children in Need, Looked after Children, Child Protection, and court cases daily.
Our team regularly undertakes safeguarding enquiries, court work, and supports numerous children who are Looked After. We work closely with partner agencies in education and health.
Employee well-being, development, and supervision are priorities. Our team operates within a hybrid model, allowing for work from home and based at Sand Martin House, Peterborough.
For an informal discussion about this post, contact Laura Sampson at 07484520858 or Nicole Hill at 07500523590, or email Laura.Sampson@peterborough.gov.uk or Nicole.Hill@peterborough.gov.uk.
All about our Benefits
* We offer a range of benefits including annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay, and a local government pension scheme. Benefits via Vivup include discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes.
* Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata).
* Access to a car lease scheme.
* Flexible bank holiday arrangements.
* Tax-efficient Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs).
* Development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
* Paid volunteering hours annually.
* Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network.
* Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.
* Reimbursement of Professional SWE fees for CYP staff requiring it.
All about our Commitments
This is a rolling campaign with daily review of applications. We encourage you to apply promptly as the role may be filled before the closing date. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including disabled people, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. We value your unique perspectives and experiences.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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