Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

Level 11 (£43,149-£46,579) / Level 12 (£46,579-£49,817) per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, worked over five days during

normal office hours, with flexibility in line with service needs

This advert is open to both internal and external

applicants.

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.

We are recruiting

Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Corporate Parenting 0-13

and Corporate Parenting 14-17 teams. You will work with children and young

people in care, building consistent relationships and ensuring assessments,

care plans and purposeful interventions support their safety, stability,

permanence and life chances. Senior Social Workers will also provide practice

leadership, support colleagues and undertake additional mentoring, chairing and

deputising responsibilities.

qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with a

commitment to meeting ongoing registration and professional practice standards.

children's social care legislation and safeguarding guidance, child development

and disability, statutory duties, assessment, intervention and care-planning

methods.

children, young people and families, completing complex assessments and care

plans, and working within corporate parenting, children in care and court

processes.

evidence-informed approach, with the professional judgement and resilience to

analyse risk, protective factors and unmet need and deliver purposeful

interventions.

written and verbal communication skills, including multi-agency working,

high-quality reports and the confidence to present professional evidence in

court and statutory settings.

significant post-qualifying experience, expertise in complex casework and the

ability to mentor and develop others, chair meetings and provide cover for the

Principal Manager are essential.

children and young people in care, completing timely assessments and

developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing outcome-focused care plans.

direct work that promotes children's welfare and supports safety, stability,

positive relationships, permanence and improved life chances.

people, parents, carers and wider networks are fully involved in assessment and

planning, with their views reflected in clear records, decisions and shared

plans.

at multi-agency and statutory meetings, maintain accurate case and performance

information, and represent the local authority in court when required.

work students and allocate appropriate tasks to Social Work Assistants, while

contributing to duty arrangements, supervision, service review and continuous

professional development.

undertake the most complex casework, mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers and

students, chair statutory meetings, support reflective supervision and deputise

for the Principal Manager when required.

safety, stability, permanence, well-being and long-term life chances of

children and young people in care.

Parenting 0-13 and 14-17 services, where relational practice, reflective

supervision, shared learning and progression are valued.

colleagues and multi-agency partners, with opportunities to build expertise,

support others and influence service improvement.

What we

offer

your skills, experience and talent.

options, where these are compatible with the needs of the role and service.

Pension Scheme.

through learning opportunities, regular training and apprenticeship and

management programmes.

Further

information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found online.

Want to

know more?

If you would like

to discuss the roles further or have any queries, please contact:

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.

Please create

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.

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