Social Work Social Worker - Assessment Team Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Up to £39.00 / hour

SourceFlow; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker for the Assessment Service, located at Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY. You will assess children and families, build protective plans, and work with multi-agency partners to safeguard outcomes.

Applicants should hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have ASYE completed with at least 3 years of permanent statutory children's experience. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Is registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience working with children and families within statutory services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Able to manage risk and make evidence-based decisions.
• Committed to delivering child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of children and families to identify needs, strengths, and risks.
• Develop and implement effective plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
• Build positive and constructive relationships with children, young people, families, and carers.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated support.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, exercising sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• Complete statutory assessments, interventions, reports, and case recordings in line with legislation and local procedures.
• Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.
• Promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.

Skills

Assessment

Analytical

Report writing

Risk management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

LocationPeterborough, CambridgeshireSalaryUp to£39.00/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the Role** Peterborough City Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Assessment Service, working with children, young people, and families to identify needs, manage risks, and deliver positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with at least one year's post-qualification experience to make a real difference in children's lives.**Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY** **Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)** **Contract: Temporary** **Hours: 37 hours per week** **Office Requirements: Minimum of 2 days per week office-based****Key Responsibilities*** Undertake assessments of children and families to identify needs, strengths, and risks.* Develop and implement effective plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes.* Build positive and constructive relationships with children, young people, families, and carers.* Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated support.* Manage a varied and complex caseload, exercising sound professional judgement and decision-making.* Complete statutory assessments, interventions, reports, and case recordings in line with legislation and local procedures.* Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.* Promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.**About You*** Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.* Is registered with Social Work England.* ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.* A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.* Has experience working with children and families within statutory services.* Demonstrates strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.* Can confidently manage risk and make evidence-based decisions.* Is committed to delivering child-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes.*This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.***If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and families and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.**