Social Worker

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Adult Front Door Team. The role involves initial assessments, triage, and delivering timely, proportionate responses under Care Act 2014 and safeguarding procedures.

You will work with adults, families and professionals, applying legislation and providing strong assessment and decision-making support. Hybrid/flexible working and pension benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working with adults in social care settings.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of professional contact for adult social care referrals.
• Undertake Care Act assessments and screenings.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Apply Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act in assessments.
• Collaborate with partner agencies, families and professionals.
• Provide clear analysis and accurate case decisions.

Skills

Assessment

Decision making

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work degree/Diploma

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Directorate:Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning

Section:Front Door

Location:Civic Centre

Grade: Level 10

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Adult Front Door Team. This team is the first point of contact for adults, families, and professionals, playing a vital role in delivering timely, proportionate, and strengths-based responses. You will undertake initial assessments, triage concerns, and make informed decisions in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures to ensure adults receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of professional contact for adult social care referrals
• Undertake Care Act assessments and screenings
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Apply legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act
• Work Collaboratively with partner agencies, families and professionals
• Provide clear analysis, decision making and accurate case

About You:

• We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Dip SW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience working with adults in social care
• Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding
• Strong assessment, communication, and decision-making skills
• Theability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

About us:

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's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBScheck at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Criminal Record Check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our 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).

Organisation Process

Please note that 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent 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 individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. 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.