Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough First group is seeking a reflective, proactive Social Worker to cover maternity leave in our Children in Care team. You will drive trauma-informed assessments, create tailored care plans, advocate for young people, and support their networks to achieve stable permanency across Peterborough.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, engage birth families, and review reunification options to ensure safe, nurturing outcomes for children in care, with a focus on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Must be a reflective, proactive and resilient practitioner.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations.
• In-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead trauma-informed assessments and develop tailored clinical care plans.
• Advocate for young people and their support networks to achieve permanency.
• Coordinate and support a multi-disciplinary team and engage birth families.
• Review reunification options to support transitions into adulthood.

Skills

Reflective

Proactive

Resilient

Driving licence

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave cover starting from February 2027

All about the role

We are seeking a reflective, proactive, and resilient social worker with a passion for making a real difference. Our goal as a Corporate Parent is to achieve permanency, long-term stability, and successful transitions into adulthood for our young people. We have high aspirations for our children and aim to achieve the best outcomes through SMART goals and a trauma-informed, nurturing approach. At Peterborough, we strive for aspirational outcomes for the children we care for. As a Social Worker in our Children in Care team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and safeguarding children and young people. You will drive trauma-informed assessments, create tailored clinical care plans, and advocate for your young people and their support network. You will lead a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, professionally challenge and support, and ensure birth families are engaged and supported, reviewing reunification possibilities.

All about you

• You have current registration with Social Work England
• You are diligent and detail-oriented
• You are experienced, while being eager to learn
• You have a full Driving licence and are willing and able to travel between locations
• You have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance.
• You thrive in diverse, supportive teams and feel empowered to make important decisions, using your creativity to solve challenging situations with innovative solutions.

All about our Team

Our team dynamics are built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You will be part of a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and peer support. Our committed and passionate social workers support each other, with manageable caseloads and a focus on life-changing results. Our purpose-built office offers large river and green space views and is conveniently located near main road and rail transport links, fostering collaboration and seamless integration of services for the best outcomes for children in care.

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 a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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.