Fostering Social Worker
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Peterborough City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0832 |
Summary
All about the Role
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the Peterborough Fostering Service.
We are keen to hear from you if you share our enthusiasm and commitment for fostering. You will be supported by experienced, permanent managers and become a member of a knowledgeable staff team. You will have a passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for; providing them with regular supervision and support. The role of a supervising social worker is unique in providing the opportunity to build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements.
Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough.
This is a rolling campaign 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
We are a learning organisation and are committed to practice education and developing staff through reflective practice and supervision. We are a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated staff group who offer a supportive work environment.
We have 1 full-time Social Worker vacancy in our Support & Supervision Team.
All about You
If you have experience in the field of fostering or would really like to develop your current social work practice, then we would very much like to hear from you.
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 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 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
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the Peterborough Fostering Service.
We are keen to hear from you if you share our enthusiasm and commitment for fostering. You will be supported by experienced, permanent managers and become a member of a knowledgeable staff team. You will have a passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for; providing them with regular supervision and support. The role of a supervising social worker is unique in providing the opportunity to build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements.
Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough.
This is a rolling campaign 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
We are a learning organisation and are committed to practice education and developing staff through reflective practice and supervision. We are a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated staff group who offer a supportive work environment.
We have 1 full-time Social Worker vacancy in our Support & Supervision Team.
All about You
If you have experience in the field of fostering or would really like to develop your current social work practice, then we would very much like to hear from you.
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 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 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