Senior Social Worker - Children in Care (12-Month FTC)

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

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