Senior Social Worker (Children)
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,728 - £37,890 |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | City Council (External Vacancy) |
| Closing Date: | 20/09/2020 |
| Reference: | 0000008022 |
Description
We are looking for dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic Senior Social
Workers to join our:
- Children’s Assessment and Safeguarding Team
- Fostering Team
- Children in Care Team
- Children with Disabilities Team
- Next Steps Team
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.
Of course, we do face challenges as a city – and we are very open about
these. We are on an improvement journey
and we face tough challenges but with that comes the opportunity for you to
make a real difference and with it, a huge sense of accomplishment.
Children are our number one priority and we want every child to thrive
and be the best they can be, reaching their full potential. We also want Stoke-on-Trent to be the best
place to be a social worker, where you are able to focus on working with
children and families to deliver positive outcomes.
There is a strong sense of togetherness here and Stoke has undoubtedly
the friendliest people in the UK.
We are investing in a high quality learning and development offer to
ensure that you have access to high quality learning, development opportunities
and support, whatever stage of your career you are at.
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.
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).
To Apply
Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an
application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or
call us on 01782 238187.
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?