Social Worker - Children in Care
- Salary range:£40,444
- Possalaryto£44,253
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Children and Young People
- Closing Date:27 November 2026
- Pay Grade:10
- Weekly Hours:37
Be part of a growing team that puts children and young people first.
We're expanding our Children in Care team and looking for passionate, reflective and resilient Social Workers to join us in Peterborough. As a Corporate Parent, we have high aspirations for our children and young people. We want them to feel safe, supported and heard, with the stability and opportunities they need to thrive.About the role
You'll build meaningful relationships with children and young people, supporting them to achieve permanence, long-term stability and positive transitions into adulthood.
Using a trauma-informed and nurturing approach, you'll:
- Complete high-quality assessments and purposeful plans.
- Advocate for children and ensure their voices are heard.
- Work closely with families, carers and partner professionals.
- Explore and review opportunities for reunification where appropriate.
- Use professional judgement, creativity and challenge to achieve the best outcomes.
About you
You'll be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with a good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance.
You'll be proactive, reflective and confident in your practice, with a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
You'll also need a full driving licence and be able to travel as required.
Why join us?
You'll join a supportive and diverse team that values reflective practice, collaboration, continuous learning and peer support.
As our service grows, this is an exciting opportunity to join us, shape our growing team and make a lasting difference to the children and young people we care for.
Apply today. This is a rolling campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we may close the campaign once suitable candidates have been appointed.
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.
Meet the recruiter
Babs Burton
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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