Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

About the Role

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs, helping to safeguard their wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes for them and their families.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory assessments and interventions, and support children through key stages of their journey, including transitions into adulthood.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. Successful candidates must also be able to travel to Peterborough at short notice to respond to urgent situations and crises.

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working)
Rate: -39 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Children with Disabilities eligibility assessments.
• Manage and support children subject to:
• Child in Need (CIN) plans
• Child Protection (CP) plans
• Children in Care (CIC) arrangements
• Undertake work associated with private and public law proceedings.
• Manage Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Support young people through transitions into adulthood.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Undertake Best Interests decision-making processes.
• Manage Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications and proceedings.
• Work effectively with families, carers, education providers, health professionals, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Children''s Services, ideally within a Children with Disabilities Team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, court work, and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience completing assessments and managing complex caseloads.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to crises and urgent safeguarding concerns.

Why Apply?

• Competitive rate of -39 per hour.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and families.
• Diverse and rewarding caseload with opportunities for professional development.

If you''re an experienced Children''s Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity, we''d love to hear from you.