Social Worker in Early Help & Prison Team
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Peterborough City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0694 |
Summary
All about the Role
Adult Social Care currently has a great opportunity , for a fulltime [ 37hrs] Social Worker, to join them in the Adult Early Help team and Prison team. In Peterborough we work in a person-centred way to improve the lives of our service users .
We are a team made up of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Care Support Workers and Care Advisors from a variety of backgrounds. The Team provide advice and support to anyone over the age 18 who are seeking support. We also offer support to professionals, individuals, and to families and informal carers.
Through telephone calls, or home/prison visits, where appropriate, a strength-based approach is used to understand and appreciate an individual's interests, aspirations, concerns and goals. Existing networks of family, friends and wider community support are explored. A plan is developed focusing on what the individual can do for themselves, the provision of information and advice, equipment (Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology), short term Reablement, voluntary sector support etc. Where long term social care is required, our conversation forms the start of the assessment process.
All about You
Experience of working with adults is essential along with a good understanding of Care Act 2014 legislation and an understanding of strength based- approach.
Qualified social worker with a Social Work England registration. Additionally you need to hold a valid driving license and have access to your own car
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 our Employee Benefits Platform, 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 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 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 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.
Social Care
Adult Social Care currently has a great opportunity , for a fulltime [ 37hrs] Social Worker, to join them in the Adult Early Help team and Prison team. In Peterborough we work in a person-centred way to improve the lives of our service users .
We are a team made up of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Care Support Workers and Care Advisors from a variety of backgrounds. The Team provide advice and support to anyone over the age 18 who are seeking support. We also offer support to professionals, individuals, and to families and informal carers.
Through telephone calls, or home/prison visits, where appropriate, a strength-based approach is used to understand and appreciate an individual's interests, aspirations, concerns and goals. Existing networks of family, friends and wider community support are explored. A plan is developed focusing on what the individual can do for themselves, the provision of information and advice, equipment (Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology), short term Reablement, voluntary sector support etc. Where long term social care is required, our conversation forms the start of the assessment process.
All about You
Experience of working with adults is essential along with a good understanding of Care Act 2014 legislation and an understanding of strength based- approach.
Qualified social worker with a Social Work England registration. Additionally you need to hold a valid driving license and have access to your own car
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 our Employee Benefits Platform, 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 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 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 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.
Social Care