Social Worker - Family Safeguarding in Peterborough

Position Tight teams, manageable caseloads and life‑changing results is what gets us out of bed in the morning. It’s a bold statement, but we believe in better outcomes for children and young people, allied with job satisfaction for our team of dedicated social workers. This is a rolling campaign and will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found, 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 our Team: OFSTED highlighted that children in need of protection, and those with more complex needs, receive appropriate support from the family safeguarding teams. For most children, it was highlighted that risks and needs are identified, and interventions are provided at the right level. We always want to improve and expand the Family Safeguarding team, ensuring we keep caseloads at a manageable level, and for that reason we are recruiting one experienced social worker.

All about You: You have a diploma or degree in Social Work or equivalent and have completed your ASYE. You are a diligent and detail‑oriented individual. You are experienced while still being willing to learn new things and maintaining your own continuing professional development. You have a driving licence and a willingness and ability to travel between locations. You have an in‑depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance.

All about our Benefits: 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 a 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.

All about our Commitments: We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity 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 under‑represented 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 pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk – 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. If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.