Experienced Social Worker

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Peterborough is seeking a qualified Social Worker for their Fostering Service. The role involves providing support and supervision to foster families, participating in an out of hours support line, and working closely within a dedicated team. Candidates should have a passion for fostering and developing strong relationships. The position offers generous leave, development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Access to discounts via Vivup

Flexibility in bank holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of fostering preferred.
• Passion for developing positive working relationships.
• Commitment to supporting foster carers and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to foster carers.
• Participate in out of hours support line.
• Build relationships with fostering families.

Skills

Experience in fostering

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

All about the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the Peterborough Fostering Service.

We are keen to hear from you if you share our enthusiasm andcommitment for fostering. You will be supported by experienced, permanent managers and become a member of a knowledgeable staff team. You will have a passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for; providing them with regular supervision and support. The role of asupervising social worker is unique in providing the opportunity to build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements.

Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough.

This is a rolling campaign so please don't wait for the closing date to apply; we aim to reviewall applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application.

All about our Team

We are a learningorganisation and are committed to practice education and developing staff through reflective practice and supervision. We are a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated staff group who offer a supportive work environment.

We have 1 full-time Social Worker vacancy in our Support & Supervision Team.

All about You

If you have experience in the field of fostering or would really like to develop your current social work practice, then we would very much like to hear from 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 Vivup, 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 [e-mail] 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