Our Social Workers make a significant difference in the lives of people across our county. We are passionate about investing in our staff's development and retention, and this role offers exciting opportunities for growth.
If you seek more responsibility, a supportive team environment, and the chance to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable children and young people, then this could be the right opportunity for you. We have a career progression framework that includes:
* Practice Educator Programme
* Aspiring Senior Practice Lead
* Aspiring Team Manager programme
We are ambitious about our learning and development, with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnerships. Learn more about working here and our social worker career pathways here.
You will be based in the Cannock Assessment and Staying Together team.
Main Responsibilities
As an advanced social worker, you will:
* Support children and young people subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, including those within the PLO and court arena.
* Support families facing challenging situations and manage complex issues.
* Offer informal and formal mentoring to less experienced social workers, using your practice wisdom to champion specific areas of practice.
* Work within legislation, council policies, and procedures to improve the well-being and promote the independence of children, young people, and their families.
* Potentially co-locate alongside the family practitioner lead in the family help teams to oversee statutory child in need practice.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
* A social work degree and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).
* Post-qualifying experience in social work.
* Knowledge of legislation and guidance such as the Children’s Act, Working Together, Adoption Act, and Every Child Matters.
* A full UK driving license.
* Skills in supporting assessments and planning for children and young people.
* Experience in mentoring.
* A demonstrated ability to improve outcomes for children and young people.
* Examples of creative social work practice to keep children and young people within their families where safe to do so.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 4th August 2025. For an informal discussion, please contact Sally Maynard, Team Manager, at sally.maynard@staffordshire.gov.uk, or Rebecca Williamson at rebecca.williamson@staffordshire.gov.uk.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are a unique county council with core values shaped by staff feedback and best practices. Our values foster a community spirit and a sense of belonging, driving us toward a better future.
Our benefits include a supportive working environment, work-life balance, and access to our rewards and benefits program here.
Our recruitment process
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and communities. We offer guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, and all positions are subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, with disclosure of relevant convictions.
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