Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Stoke on Trent City Council; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hempstalls is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team. The role emphasizes a child-centred approach and requires excellent interpersonal skills, experience in safeguarding, and the ability to engage in multi-agency work. With benefits including up to 41 days of holiday, flexible hours, and a supportive environment, this position offers a impactful opportunity to contribute positively to children's lives in the community.

Benefits

Up to 41 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

High quality reflective supervision

Qualifications

• Qualified children’s services Social Worker with experience in safeguarding.
• Ability to undertake varied and diverse case management.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality service and improve outcomes for children.
• Engage in multi-agency partnership working.
• Maintain strong professional relationships.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding

Strong interpersonal skills

Multi-agency partnership working

Child-centred approach

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team (Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team. We are looking for a qualified children’s services Social Worker, ideally with experience in safeguarding, who can undertake varied and diverse case management and exceptional quality assessments in a timely accurate manner, with a child centred approach.

You will be confident in consistent high‑quality service delivery, demonstrating and improving outcomes for our children and young people, and supporting a culture of excellence and good practice in an inclusive environment.

You will be able to form, develop and maintain strong professional internal and external relationships, and engage in multi‑agency partnership working with education and health, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

Benefits

• Up to 41 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Relocation allowance to £8,000 subject to policy
• Manageable caseloads
• High quality reflective supervision
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to staff equality and diversity networks

Stoke‑on‑Trent is a city on the up – we’ve been confirmed as the best area in the country for economic growth, we’ve been named as one of the most cultural places to live by the Sunday Times and we’re one of the greenest cities in the country with acres of green open spaces and parks.

We are open about the challenges facing the city, and we are on an improvement journey. With that, you have the opportunity to make a real difference and enjoy a huge sense of accomplishment.

Children are our number one priority, and we want every child to thrive and reach their full potential. We also want Stoke‑on‑Trent to be the best place to be a social worker, where you can focus on working with children and families to deliver positive outcomes.

We are investing in high‑quality learning and development offers to ensure you have access to high‑quality learning, development opportunities and support, no matter the stage of your career.

If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, one where you’ll be supported every step of the way, Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council could be the place for you.

To be considered for a position you must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.

Contact

Jenny Haines
CWD Service Manager
[e-mail]

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).

Additional Information

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

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.

To Apply

https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/pages/vacancy.jsf?vacancyRef=0000025586