Social Worker

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local authority pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join the Adult Front Door Team in delivering timely, proportionate, and strengths-based responses for adults, families and professionals.

You will undertake initial assessments, triage concerns, and act as the first point of professional contact for adult social care referrals, while ensuring Care Act compliance and safeguarding. The role offers hybrid working and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with the relevant regulatory body.
• Experience in adult social care or equivalent environments.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments and triage concerns for adults.
• Act as the first point of professional contact for referrals.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and screenings.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Assessment & triage

Safeguarding

Interprofessional communication

Decision making

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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