Social Worker Children with Disabilities

We are a city of

strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent

City Council is more than just a job; it is about making, protecting and

improving services for local people, reducing inequalities and improving

independence for those who live and work in the city. That is where you come

in. We are looking for people of the highest calibre, with the skills,

knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset. The

skills, knowledge and experience of our employees are essential to delivering

our ambitions for the organisation and the city. We want to be an employer

people are proud to work for, where staff are supported, developed and rewarded

in an inclusive way that helps them excel and deliver the high-quality services

our residents need.

Further

information on why work for us.

We are growing and

developing our Children and Families workforce as part of an ambitious

programme of service transformation. We are looking for talented, committed and

values-led professionals to join us.

in our Children with Disabilities service, you will manage a varied caseload

and complete timely, high-quality assessments and plans that keep children and

young people at the centre of practice. You will work closely with families and

multi-agency partners, particularly education and health, to safeguard

children, strengthen support and improve outcomes. You will contribute to a

culture of professional excellence, restorative practice and inclusive service

delivery.

Work or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England.

children, young people and families; experience within Children with

Disabilities would be particularly welcomed.

and varied casework and complete accurate, analytical and outcome-focused

assessments within required timescales.

and families legislation, statutory duties, child development, disability,

safeguarding and evidence-based practice.

written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in court work and

multi-agency partnership working with education and health.

restorative approach, with professional integrity and a commitment to inclusion

and anti-discriminatory practice.

completing assessments, plans, reviews and purposeful interventions with

children, young people and families.

their health, wellbeing, independence, voice and participation in all decisions

affecting them.

protective factors and develop clear plans that deliver measurable and

sustainable outcomes.

families, carers, education, health and other agencies through effective

multi-agency planning and review meetings.

and professional evidence for conferences, statutory meetings and court

proceedings where required.

contribute to duty arrangements, share learning and participate fully in

reflective supervision and development.

disabled children and young people by helping them remain safe, supported and

able to achieve their potential.

committed to manageable caseloads, high-quality reflective supervision and

strong multi-agency practice.

ongoing learning, professional development and clear progression opportunities

within Children's Social Care.

What we

offer

salary of £43,149-£46,579 per annum and access to the Local Government Pension

Scheme.

including eight bank holidays, with the option to buy additional annual leave.

plus a relocation allowance of up to £8,000, subject to policy.

high-quality reflective supervision, health and wellbeing support, and access

to staff equality and diversity networks.

Further

information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found online.

Want to

know more?

If you would like

Rebecca.warriner@stoke.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

Any offer of

employment will be subject to the successful completion of required

professional qualifications or registrations.

level.

We are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this

commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check

from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

information

If an employee who

is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this

vacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will be

advised accordingly.

Your career

matters here. At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are committed to helping our

people thrive. From competitive pay and a supportive working environment to

opportunities for development and career progression, we invest in our

workforce because we know it is our greatest asset. We are building an

inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone

is welcomed, valued and encouraged to make a difference.

Equality,

City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our

community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications

from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people,

especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may

hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed requirement. If this role

interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a

workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves and can succeed

together.

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or log in to your account and click 'apply'. If you have any queries or need an

application form in another format, email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk

or call 01782 238189.