Impactful CIC Social Worker for Children in Care

Opus People Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care (CIC) Team. The role requires at least one year's post-qualified experience and focuses on improving outcomes for children and young people in care.

You will manage a varied caseload including children in care, families, foster carers and partner agencies to deliver effective interventions that promote safety, permanence, and positive futures.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Recent and substantial Children in Care experience.
• Experience in assessments, care planning, risk management, and multi‑agency working.
• Strong report writing and case recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children in Care caseload, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Build relationships with children, families, carers and partners to promote positive outcomes.
• Undertake assessments and develop care and permanence plans in line with regulations.
• Review pathway, permanence and care plans to ensure safety and stability.
• Assess and manage risk, making professional decisions to safeguard children.
• Collaborate with schools, health professionals, foster carers, and agencies.

Skills

Report writing

Case recording

Multi-agency collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work degree / registration

Job description

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care (CIC) Team. The role requires at least one year's post-qualified experience and focuses on improving outcomes for children and young people in care.

You will manage a varied caseload including children in care, families, foster carers and partner agencies to deliver effective interventions that promote safety, permanence, and positive futures.