Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Peterborough City Council as a Social Worker, dedicated to enhancing outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to safeguarding and diversity. Be part of a collaborative service within a hybrid working model that values employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + bank holidays)

Access to local government pension scheme

Development opportunities including apprenticeships

Paid volunteering hours annually

Employee Recognition Awards

SWE fees reimbursed for applicable positions

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work and policy frameworks is necessary.
• Willingness to engage in continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support families from first contact through to adulthood.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and court work.
• Collaborate with partner agencies in education and health.

Skills

Diligence

Detail-oriented

In-depth legal knowledge

Willingness to learn

Ability to travel

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

All about the Role



Our Children with Disabilities Team is a growing and developing service. We are seeking a Social Worker who is eager to progress and be part of a service that is dedicated to providing the best outcomes for Children with Disabilities and their Families within the diverse area of Peterborough.



Do you want easy access to complementary teams and services, ideally co-located in the same building, to make collaborative work much easier — at Peterborough the Housing Departments, Children’s Social Care Teams, Adult Social Care, Commissioning, Legal and other teams are all easily accessed within a purpose-built office, which benefits from large river and green space views and a city centre location that is also close to main road and rail transport links.



This is a rolling campaign so please don't wait for the closing date to apply; we aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application.



All about You

• You have current registration with Social Work England


• You are a diligent and detail oriented individual.


• You are experienced while still being willing to learn new things and maintain your own continuing professional development.


• You have the willingness and ability to travel between locations.


• You have an in depth knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children’s Social Care.All about our Team

This is an opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic team who supports families from the first point of contact, all the way through to adulthood, Referrals and Assessments, Children in Need, Looked after Children, Child Protection and cases within the court arena are all part of our day to day practice.



Our team regularly undertakes safeguarding enquiries and court work and also supports a number of children who are Looked After. We work very closely with our partner agencies in education and health services.



Employee well-being, development and supervision are prioritised within our service. Our team works within a hybrid model that enables working from home as well as being based at Sand Martin House, Peterborough.



If you would like to speak to the Team Manager regarding this post, please contact Laura Sampson on 07484520858 or Nicole Hill on 07500523590 for an informal discussion [e-mail]@peterborough.gov.uk.



All about our 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 scheme


• 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


• Professional SWE fees reimbursedfor all those in CYP who require it

All about our Commitments



This is a rolling campaign, and we will review applications daily so please don’t wait for the closing date to apply. Candidates will be progressed shortly after they apply, and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify a suitable candidate, which may be before the closing date. So please don’t hesitate, apply today.



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 disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact?[e-mail], we will work with you to meet your needs.



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.