All about the Role 

Part-time (14.8 hours) Fixed Term Contract until January 2027

Are you a Senior Practitioner with a drive for motivating and supporting newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) to thrive in their early careers? Do you believe in the power of relational practice and reflective learning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Social Work Academy as a Senior Practitioner on a 3-month Fixed Term Contract

As a Senior Practitioner in the Social Work Academy you will play a key role in supporting NQSWs through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). You'll help ensure they receive the right guidance, learning opportunities, and reflective space to grow into confident, competent practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual reflective supervision to NQSWs.
• Facilitate and co-deliver learning workshops and development sessions.
• Contribute to the planning and development of the ASYE programme.
• Support NQSWs in building strong relational practice and professional resilience.
• Work collaboratively within the Centre for Professional Excellence to foster a learning culture.

 Please note the salary quoted is the annual figure and the salary will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis to reflect the contract length.

All about our Team

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to developing the next generation of social workers. You'll be working in an environment that values learning, reflection, and relational practice—where good social workers can truly flourish. We are committed to helping you grow your professional knowledge and skills through high-quality supervision, training, and development opportunities. At Peterborough City Council, our core focus is on improving outcomes for children and families, and we welcome individuals who share our dedication to making a meaningful difference.

All about You

What We're Looking For

• A qualified social worker with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Passionate about professional development and nurturing early career practitioners.
• Skilled in supervision, reflective practice, and group facilitation.
• Committed to relational and strengths-based approaches in social work.

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 

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 a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

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.