All about the Role 

FULL TIME ROLE. 37 HOURS PER WEEK. 

Make a Real Impact as a Social Worker! 

Join Our Fun and Supportive Team at Peterborough City Council! 

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to take your social work career to the next level? If you're a qualified social worker looking for an exciting new challenge, we'd love to hear from you! 

All about our Team

Our team provides essential support for adult service users, supporting them through the Continuing Health Care (CHC) process and future care planning.  Working closely with Central East Integrated Care Board multi-disciplinary teams, you will support people discharged from hospital within the Discharge to Assess framework and applications for CHC funding. 

Why Work With Us? 

At Peterborough City Council's Continuing Health Care, we believe in the power of change and the importance of community. We've got some fantastic opportunities due to recent promotions, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic social workers to join our friendly, fun, and cake-loving team! 

What's in It for You? 

Great Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours (typically Monday to Friday 9-5) to suit your lifestyle. 

Supportive Management: We're committed to your growth with plenty of learning and development opportunities. 

Focus on Wellbeing: We care about your health and happiness with comprehensive support systems. 

24/7 Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it. 

All about You

• You have current registration with Social Work England
• You have completed your AYSE
• You have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance, as well as current national policy and practice developments
• You have a full Drivers Licence and the ability to travel between different locations
• You are willing to learn new things and able to maintain your own continuing professional development. 
• Experience in completing continuing healthcare decision support tool meetings is preferable. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you're excited about joining a welcoming team that values independence, choice, and opportunity, apply today! Transform lives with Peterborough City Council. We can't wait to meet you!

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