Social Worker

Staffordshire County Council; Newcastle-under-Lyme, Usk; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Children's Disability Service to support children with complex disabilities. As a qualified Social Worker, you'll perform statutory duties, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to reflective supervision while ensuring the best outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience working with children.
• Ability to engage with disabled children and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory duties under the Children Act 1989.
• Ensure high-quality services for children on caseload.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newcastle and Moorlands Children's Disability Service, at a time where there is significant investment across Children's Social Care.

We have four Children's Disability teams across the county, providing specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities. These teams of highly dedicated Social Workers support each other daily to ensure the best outcomes for our disabled children in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full.

We are committed to working with partners and families to support children and young people to be safe, secure, and to promote their physical and emotional well-being, helping them achieve their full potential within their communities.

Our team is supported by skilled Family Practitioners who assist with behaviour management and direct work with children with disabilities and their families.

Based at Castle House in Newcastle Under Lyme, covering Newcastle and the Moorlands. Hybrid working is supported, combining remote work and office presence.

This is a Fixed Term role for 12 months.

Main Responsibilities

As a qualified Social Worker, you will:

• Be part of a team of 7 Social Workers and 1 Family Practitioner.
• Perform statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, including working with children under S17/S47, supporting children in our care, and completing holistic assessments and plans for disabled children. The team manages a small number of children on Child Protection Plans and in Care.
• Ensure the children on your caseload receive high-quality services.

Our Children's Disability Team offers opportunities to develop skills in areas such as Mental Capacity Assessments, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and transition planning for adulthood.

Work may involve collaboration with the Assessment, Staying Together, and Early Help Teams, often co-working on sibling groups.

Practice development is a priority, and you will contribute to reflective team supervision and your professional growth.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• BA/MA in Social Work, registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualifying experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with disabled children, families, and professionals.

We are open to discussing flexible working options.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Leanne Woodvine: [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled for Monday, 9th June, at Staffordshire Place 1 or Castle House (TBC).

Our Recruitment Process: Applications are anonymised during shortlisting. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability for the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are a distinctive county council:

Our Values:

Our values, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, underpin our People Strategy. They foster a community spirit, a sense of belonging, and ambition for a better future. We are forward-looking and committed to your career development.

Our benefits include:

We prioritize our employees' well-being and work-life balance, offering a range of rewards and benefits—details available on Careers at Staffordshire.

Our recruitment commitment:

We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and are committed to safeguarding, which includes a DBS check and disclosure of relevant criminal record information.