Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated social workers to join their teams in Peterborough. This role offers a supportive environment with manageable caseloads, allowing professionals to thrive and grow in their careers. With a focus on family safeguarding and services for children with disabilities, candidates will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in their community. The organization values its employees, offering generous benefits, including flexible annual leave, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a perfect opportunity for those looking to leverage their experience in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Access to discounts via Vivup

Buy additional annual leave

Car lease scheme

Flexible bank holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly in family safeguarding and disability services.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and work within tight teams.

Responsibilities

• Join our teams to support adults or children in need of social services.
• Engage in assessments and provide safeguarding for families.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Family Safeguarding

Disability Awareness

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Here at Peterborough City Council we are looking for experienced, committed social workers to join our teams.

Adults or Children's, Family safeguarding or Children with disabilities.

Whether you're looking to leverage your experience in a new role or join a company where you can grow and progress, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Tight teams and manageable caseloads - that's our social work teams!

Current Roles:

1. Social Worker - Assessment Service, Fixed Term
2. Service Manager - Family Safeguarding
3. Social Worker - Transfer of Care Team
4. Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team
5. Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding
6. Social Worker - Community Long Term Team
7. Social Worker - Children in Care - Full Time and Part Time roles available

Benefits:

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme:

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards