Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/10/2026
Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Enhanced DBS with barred list required
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £42.50 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role requires an Enhanced DBS with a barred list. The primary responsibility is to manage a complex caseload involving children, young people, and families. The position involves conducting assessments, planning, and delivering interventions to ensure their safety and well-being. The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced staff, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding legislation. The role allows for a high degree of autonomy while maintaining regular supervision and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Handle a complex caseload of children, young people, and families, conducting assessments and interventions in compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with children, families, and partner agencies to assess needs and create effective support plans.
- Plan, implement, and review services and interventions to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
- Assist the Team Manager in supervising and developing Social Workers and other professional staff as needed.
- Serve as a practice lead within the team, promoting high standards of professional practice and safeguarding.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced practitioners and newly appointed staff.
- Act as a Practice Educator for ASYE and student Social Workers when appropriate.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of post-qualifying Social Work experience.
- Experience managing complex cases involving children, young people, and families.
- Experience in conducting statutory assessments, care planning, and intervention work.
- Degree in Social Work or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Registration with the relevant Social Work professional body.
Additional Information
- Working hours are 37 hours per week.
- An Enhanced DBS with a barred list is required.
- The role is based at Sand Martin House, with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
- Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
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Senior Practitioner in Peterborough employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer that values strategic financial leadership and offers a collaborative work culture focused on service transformation within the public sector. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive environment for career growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the Education & Inclusion Directorate, particularly in High Needs and SEND services.
