Social Worker - Transfer of Care

On-site in Peterborough·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Peterborough City Council

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.
Apply by Monday 30 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in Peterborough
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have current registration with Social Work England
You have completed your AYSE
You have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance, as well as current national policy and practice developments
You have a full Drivers Licence and the ability to travel between different locations
You are willing to learn new things and able to maintain your own continuing professional development.

Apply today! Please note this advert will close once we find a suitable candidate

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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...

7% shift enhancement for weekend
Relocation costs subject to terms and conditions
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
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

The role

All about the Role

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to take your social work career to the next level? If you're a qualified social worker looking for an exciting new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

All about You

All about our Team

At Peterborough City Council's Transfer of Care Team, we believe in the power of change and the importance of community. We've got some fantastic opportunities due to recent promotions, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic social workers to join our friendly, fun, and cake-loving team!

Our team provides essential support for adult service users, ensuring safe and timely discharges from hospital. Working closely with Peterborough City Hospitals multi-disciplinary teams, you will enable discharges within the Discharge to Assess framework.

This advert will close when a suitable candidate is found, so don't hesitate - apply today!

About Peterborough City Council

Industry: Local government
Website: peterborough.gov.uk

In their own words

Additional information

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.

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