Senior Social Worker - Youth Safeguarding & Trauma‑Informed Care

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Employee Benefits Platform

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Buy up to 10 additional annual leave days

Employer pension contributions of 17.5%

Paid volunteering hours each year

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Young People's safeguarding team. You will work collaboratively with diverse professionals to support vulnerable children and young people, addressing trauma and exploitation.

Applicants should have substantial experience in assessments and planning, demonstrating a thorough understanding of relevant issues affecting young people's lives. This role includes various benefits like flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of direct work with young people and their families.
• Good understanding of contextual risks and mental health impact.
• Ability to engage children at risk of Care.

Responsibilities

• Support staff to prevent homelessness for vulnerable children.
• Collaborate with integrated service teams including health and police.
• Deliver effective interventions for young people's welfare.

Skills

Experience in assessments

Planning for young people

Support for children at risk

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches

Understanding of exploitation effects

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Job description

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Young People's safeguarding team. You will work collaboratively with diverse professionals to support vulnerable children and young people, addressing trauma and exploitation.

Applicants should have substantial experience in assessments and planning, demonstrating a thorough understanding of relevant issues affecting young people's lives. This role includes various benefits like flexible working and professional development opportunities.