Mockingbird Liason Worker
- Salary range:£32,061
- Possalaryto£35,412
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Children and Young People
- Closing Date:19 February 2026
- Pay Grade:Grade 8
- Weekly Hours:18.50
All about the role
As the Mockingbird Liaison Worker, you will be part of an innovative and exciting venture, at the heart of the fostering service.
You will operate as the key liaison person between the Mockingbird hub foster carer and the fostering service; offering consistent and high-quality support to the Mockingbird hub foster carer to enable them to lead and give guidance and support to the constellation (group) of foster families and children in care, which make up their hub.
More information about the Mockingbird project can be found here:
All about the team
The fostering service is a friendly and supportive team.
We are fully committed to making sure that our children in care, live in foster homes where they are nurtured and receive warm therapeutic care which will support them to reach their full potential.
We are so fortunate to have the backing and support from the whole council, all our leaders and committed foster carer community recognise the absolute importance of all collaborating and working together to achieve our goals.
All about you
This role will require someone with strong people skills, someone who can get on with all ages, who can problem solve, keep a calm head in ever changing and sometimes emotionally charged situations, offer support and guidance and who can work independently and also loves being part of a team.
You will also need to be able to keep accurate records and data which you'll present in reports and verbally, so an ability to write well and feel comfortable presenting to groups of people, is important.
Experience of fostering is preferred, and you will certainly need to show your confidence at working with groups of people to offer support and motivation.
Your part in our journey is absolutely crucial to our success. The role will be based at Sand Martin House in Peterborough.
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.
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Location
Sand Martin House
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK, PE2 8TY
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Becky Pates
Recruitment and Retention Officer
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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