About the Role
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Peterborough City Council for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and confident practitioner to work with children, young people, and families facing complex challenges, while supporting the development of less experienced colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to undertake high-quality social work within a progressive Family Safeguarding model that focuses on achieving sustainable change and improving outcomes for children.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage a complex caseload involving significant levels of risk, uncertainty, and challenge. You will work collaboratively with children and families to assess needs, reduce risk, and implement effective interventions that promote positive outcomes and safeguard children.
Alongside your casework responsibilities, you will support the professional development of less experienced Social Workers, helping to model excellent practice and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY
Rate: £40.50 per hour (Umbrella rate)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Requirements: Hybrid Working - Minimum 2 days per week in the office
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload involving children, young people, and families requiring statutory intervention and support.
- Undertake high-quality assessments, planning, and reviews in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.
- Build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
- Assess and manage risk while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children remains paramount.
- Develop and implement child-focused plans that promote permanence, stability, and positive change.
- Work within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough City Council.
- Act as a role model for best social work practice and professional standards.
- Mentor, support, and contribute to the development of less experienced Social Workers.
- Participate in regular supervision and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings, assessments, and reports.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within Children's Services.
- Significant experience working within Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and social work practice standards.
- Experience managing complex caseloads involving high levels of risk and challenge.
- Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or coaching less experienced practitioners.
- Excellent assessment, analysis, report writing, and court work skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you're an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity within a progressive Family Safeguarding Service, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
