Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Location: Staffordshire Council: Staffordshire County Council Team: Children's Services Vacancies: 4 Roles Available Hours: Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Start: Immediate Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You Imagine working in a role where your experience, judgement, and compassion genuinely shape outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. Staffordshire County Council is a well-established authority with a strong commitment to safeguarding, quality practice, and staff support. Guidant Global is proud to be working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to offer multiple opportunities for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners who want meaningful work, professional challenge, and excellent pay. This is more than just filling a vacancy - it's about making a lasting difference. What You'll Be Doing As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner within Children's Services at Staffordshire County Council, you'll play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable children and adolescents. Your responsibilities will include: Completing statutory Child & Family Assessments Managing complex caseloads involving Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Leading and contributing to multi-agency safeguarding meetings Undertaking risk assessments and care planning Providing guidance and oversight (Senior Practitioner level) to support best practice Preparing high-quality reports and undertaking court work when required Working directly with children, adolescents, and families to achieve positive outcomes Every day brings new challenges - and real opportunities to see the impact of your work. Why You'll Love Working in Staffordshire Multiple Vacancies: 4 roles available across Children's Services Strong Management Support: Access to experienced Team Managers and Practice Leads Professional Development: Ongoing supervision, learning, and development opportunities Collaborative Culture: Work closely with partner agencies to deliver joined-up services Meaningful Impact: Be part of Staffordshire County Council, where quality social work is genuinely valued Why Choose Guidant Global? Specialists in social work recruitment nationwide Dedicated consultants who support you from application to placement Transparent pay rates and flexible opportunities Roles matched to your skills, experience, and career goals Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner looking for your next rewarding role with Staffordshire County Council, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the post below - and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues who may also be looking. This is your chance to work where your expertise is respected, your voice is heard, and your impact truly matters. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy