Children in Care Social Worker — Hybrid, Make Real Impact

Opus People Solutions Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited is recruiting a Social Worker for Peterborough City Council's Children in Care Team. You will manage a caseload of children in care, undertake assessments and reviews, and collaborate with families and partner agencies to safeguard and promote welfare.

The role requires driving as a must, with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office. You will engage in child-centred planning, promote participation in decision-making, and prepare court documentation when required.

Qualifications

• Previous Children in Care experience - Essential
• Social Work England registration
• Qualified Social Worker
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience working within Children's Social Care
• Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills
• The ability to manage complex caseloads and make effective decisions in a busy environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Promote children's participation in decision-making and ensure their voices are central to all planning.
• Plan, implement, and review interventions to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with professionals across education, health, housing, and other support services.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements and local procedures.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and decision-making to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Relationship-based practice

Excellent written and verbal skills

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Opus People Solutions Limited is recruiting a Social Worker for Peterborough City Council's Children in Care Team. You will manage a caseload of children in care, undertake assessments and reviews, and collaborate with families and partner agencies to safeguard and promote welfare.

The role requires driving as a must, with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office. You will engage in child-centred planning, promote participation in decision-making, and prepare court documentation when required.