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Social Worker - Corporate Parenting 0 - 13

Vacancy Details

Summary
Salary: £42,403 - £45,441
Location: Civic Centre
Job Type: Permanent
Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
Closing Date:
Reference: 0000022981

Description

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Children's Social Care

Grade: Level 11

Hours: 37 hours per week

 

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants

 

 

We are seeking experienced and visionary Children and Families Social Workers to join our dynamic Corporate Parenting 0-13 team. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children in care and are driven to lead by example, we want to hear from you.

 

Key Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunitiy to join Stoke on Trent Children Service's, Corporate Parenting 0 - 13 Team. It is a statutory Social Work role where you will be supporting Looked After Children to secure permanency. You will be working in a supportive environment within a team setting. This role will give you the opportunity to work in a hybrid way with a mixture of home working and office working. There are excellent opportunities to develop your own learning and skills through the support of the outstanding Learning and Development Academy, with support from an experianced management team.

 

What We Offer:

  • Experienced Support Network: Benefit from the support of team coordinators and an established management team, allowing you to focus on impactful direct work with children.
  • Professional Development: Access a high-quality learning and development program designed to enhance your skills and support your career progression.
  • Community and Culture: Join a city that values togetherness, boasting some of the friendliest people in the UK. Stoke-on-Trent is celebrated for its economic growth, cultural richness, and green spaces.

 

Why Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent is a city on the rise, recognised as one of the best areas for economic growth and cultural vibrancy. Located in North Staffordshire, we offer excellent transport links across the UK and internationally. Our commitment to children and families is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on our restorative practice and relationship-building ethos.

Join Us:

If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the place for you. Be part of a team that prioritises children and families and make a real difference in their lives.

Apply now to become a Children and Families Social Worker at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Your next career milestone awaits!

 

For these roles you must

 

  • Be a qualified Social Worker with significant experience 
  • You will have expansive knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’.
  •  An ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, and families.

 

 

Amongst the benefits we offer are:

 

  • Up to 40 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

 

 

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

 

Want to know more and apply?

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. As a potential employee, everyone who works for us must be committed to our stronger together vision ensuring we are working together to create a stronger city we can all be proud of.

If you are passionate about children and young people getting the right help atthe right time, about listening to their voices, and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would very much like to hear from you. 

 

If you would like to find out more please contact 

Emma Bickley Principal Manager

emma.bickley@stoke.gov.uk     

 

Please also see the Job Pack attached to this advert.

 

 

Additional Information

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).

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

 

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:

  • Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?

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