All about the Role 

We are looking for an Information and Advice Officer to join one of our Assessment teams on a part time basis. We are looking for a highly organised individual, who has the child's voice at the heart of everything they do and are committed to working with families in a way that is collaborative and relational at every step.

Our Assessment Teams are a rewarding but fast-paced environment to work in. We are committed to ensuring that children, young people and families in our community receive a positive and timely service, proportionate to their needs and informed by their own expertise. The work is rich, varied and allows for creating solutions to new challenges.

Our Information Officers are valued members of the Service and play a pivotal role in the support we can offer to families and our working relationships with partner agencies.

All about our Team

We are proud to have created a space where colleagues can learn and reflect together in Service Workshops as well as benefit from monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and ensure all colleagues are well supported to do their best for children.

You will have the opportunity to be creative in your work, contribute to Service development and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard.  Peterborough Children's Social Care practice is underpinned by Family Valued principles, placing the voices of children and their families at the heart of our assessments and planning. We use Motivation Interviewing to create change and support families to develop their own solutions.

You will be joining a well-established team. You will also be supported by a permanent Team Manager, who will provide you with a consistent and reliable leadership.

All about You

We're seeking a confident and compassionate individual who builds strong relationships and networks with ease. You work effectively with your team, ideally bringing experience from the social care sectors, and you take pride in staying organised and managing tasks efficiently.

You actively engage in multi-agency collaboration, prioritise safeguarding, and thrive as part of a supportive, team-focused environment.

Experience in social care is desirable but not essential as we recognise the importance of transferable skills and provide a comprehensive, focused induction.

Please see attached documents for a full Job Description and Person Specification 

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.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.