Senior Practitioner, Leaving Care & Pathway Planning

Eden Brown Synergy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy

Referral bonus for recommending a fri/

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated consultant throughout your</

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Service for Peterborough City Council.

You will hold a small caseload of care-experienced young people, provide statutory social work support, and mentor Personal Advisers handling complex cases. The role involves safeguarding, pathway planning, and multi‑agency collaboration within a local authority setting.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within children's social care.
• Experience working with care leavers / care-experienced young people.
• Strong knowledge of leaving care services, pathway planning and transition to adulthood.
• Experience managing complex cases and providing professional guidance to colleagues.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, care planning and multi-agency working skills.
• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Holding a small caseload of care-experienced young people and providing high-quality statutory social work support.
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes as they transition into adulthood and independent living.
• Providing skilled practice guidance and support to Personal Advisers managing complex circumstances.
• Supporting effective care planning, pathway planning and transition arrangements.
• Assessing needs, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate support is in place.
• Working collaboratively with young people, families, Personal Advisers and partner agencies.
• Providing advice and professional challenge where required to promote good social work practice.
• Contributing to safeguarding and risk management processes.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Supporting the development of good practice across the Leaving Care Service.

Skills

Communication

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding

Assessment

Care planning

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Service for Peterborough City Council.

You will hold a small caseload of care-experienced young people, provide statutory social work support, and mentor Personal Advisers handling complex cases. The role involves safeguarding, pathway planning, and multi‑agency collaboration within a local authority setting.