Advanced Children's Social Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Leek; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Staffordshire is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Staying Together Teams. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Candidates should have relevant Social Work qualifications and experience in Child Protection. The organization promotes a supportive environment with strong multi-agency relationships and offers clear career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

Benefits

Clear career progression framework

Strong regional learning partnerships

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and post-qualifying experience in a Child in Need, Child Protection Team & Public and Private Court Proceedings.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Valid current UK driving licence and vehicle.
• Commitment to restorative practice and keeping families together where safe.
• Experience of supporting and mentoring your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory duties and Section 47 investigations.
• Support placements into care and prepare court reports.
• Collaborate with district teams and specialist services.
• Mentor ASYE and student Social Workers.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Post-qualifying experience in Child in Need and Child Protection

Mentoring skills

Commitment to restorative practice

UK driving license

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Make a real difference where it matters most.

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dedicated Assessment and Staying Together Teams in the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands, where your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and families.

We are a small but supportive and welcoming team with excellent relationships with district colleagues in Early Help, SEND, Education, Children with Disabilities and we are co‑located with our Children in Care and Care Leavers Team. We embed a restorative model and are committed to ensuring that every child is supported through a whole district approach.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Lead statutory duties and Section 47 investigations
• Support placements into care and prepare court reports
• Collaborate with district teams and specialist services
• Mentor ASYE and student Social Workers

The Ideal Candidate

What you’ll need:

• A Social Work qualification and post‑qualifying experience in a Child in Need, Child Protection Team & Public and Private Court Proceedings.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A valid current UK driving licence and vehicle.
• A commitment to restorative practice and keeping families together where safe.
• Experience of supporting and mentoring your colleagues.

Why Join Us?

We offer a clear career progression framework, including:

• Practice Educator Programme
• Aspiring Practice Lead & Team Manager Programmes
• Strong regional learning partnerships

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team with excellent multi‑agency relationships and a shared commitment to whole‑district support.

We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.

Contact Information

For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Team Manager, Angela Cooke: [e-mail]

Interview Details

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th January 2026.

Recruitment Process

To ensure fairness, we anonymise applications during shortlisting so that only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement to highlight the skills, experience, and values you’ll bring to the role.

Equality and Diversity

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a GoldAward Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.