Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Adult Social Care&All Age Commissioning

Section: Localities

Location: Meir Local Centre

Grade: Level 10

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to Internal applicants.

 

This is a temporary post for 12 months.

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Registered Social Worker to join the Southeast Community Wellbeing Team for a 12 Month Temporary Contract.

 

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload, working under the framework of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation and guidance.

 

The focus is on relationship-based social work, collaborating with adults, carers, and partner agencies using a strengths-based approach.

 

Key duties include conducting Care Act Assessments, reviews, care planning, Safeguarding Enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments.

 

You are required to accurately maintain client records alongside strong report writing and communication skills.

 

The position offers regular supervision, peer support, and development opportunities.

 

We support hybrid working and have flexible working policies in place to support your wellbeing.

 

You will be joining a supportive well-established community-based team with a diverse mix of workers, skills and experience.

 

We have strong networks in the community, and we are working to continue promoting this to support our local community.

 

For further inquiries, contact Team Manager Cheryl Flowers at cheryl.flowers@stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 234142.

 

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).

 

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

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.

 

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 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: