Advanced Social Worker – Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. The role involves working with families across the continuum of need, from child in need to the conclusion of care proceedings.
Responsibilities
* Complete statutory duties in coordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring children are seen and heard.
* Conduct section 47 investigations.
* Place children into Local Authority care when home is no longer viable.
* Complete both Private and Public law reports.
* Refer into centralised services for specialist support/services.
* Provide informal and formal mentoring to less experienced social workers.
* Work within legislation, council policies and procedures to improve child, young person and family wellbeing.
* Collaborate with Early Help, Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children with Disabilities Team, and with health and education colleagues.
The Ideal Candidate
* Willing to bring a social work degree and Social Work England (SWE) registration.
* Post-qualifying experience working with vulnerable children and safeguarding knowledge.
* Knowledge of key legislation and guidance: Children's Act, Working Together, Adoption Act, Every Child Matters.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Experience in mentoring.
* Demonstrated ability in improving outcomes for children and young people.
* Examples of creative social work practice to keep children and young people within families where safe.
We expect a candidate driven by a desire to support children and families, ensuring safety while striving to keep families together where appropriate.
Contact
For more information or an informal chat, please contact Sarah Lovatt, Team Manager, email sarah.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk or phone 01782 296290.
Interview Date
18 December 2025
Recruitment Process
Applications are anonymised during shortlisting to ensure fairness. Please provide a comprehensive supporting statement.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview where the application meets minimum criteria.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclose any unspent or filtered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application.
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