Staffordshire County Council,
In Staffordshire we want residents to live their lives to their full potential and this includes people who are living with a disability. We want people with disabilities to be independent and equal in society and have choice and control in their own lives. We want people to have dignity and self‑respect, and for those with more complex needs to have the support they need to maintain this.
Our role
We now have one great opportunity to join the county’s high performing and citizen‑focused Adult Social Care Transition Team (14‑25) as part of the Health and Care Directorate at Staffordshire County Council.
Our Social Workers support the Adult Social Care Service to deliver the statutory care and support offer that the council provides to adults with care needs, to achieve their personal outcomes and goals in life. In this role you’ll be an integral part of the ‘Assessment and Care Management’ teams in the county.
Location
Countywide within Staffordshire, with a base in Stafford, with 2 to 3 office days/presence a week required.
Main Responsibilities
* Complete strengths based assessments and reviews, meeting all statutory functions including the provisions of the Care Act (2014) including assessment and case management and S42 safeguarding enquiries.
* Utilise the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) including capacity assessments, applications to the Court of Protection and other work directed by the court.
* Record of all case management and key decisions on the case recording system.
* Analyse information to understand risks and develop strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.
* Actively participate in quality assurance processes, including peer and reflective supervision, whilst using research findings, service principles and case discussion with peers to inform and develop your professional practice.
* Develop and co‑produce support plans with the client, to maximise the independence of the adults with care and support needs.
* Participate in development and training opportunities to progress professional development such as Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor.
The Ideal Candidate
What You’ll Bring
* Be a qualified Social Worker with experience in Adult Social Care and must have a professional registration with Social Work England.
* Have a proven track record of a person centred and asset focused outlook and have high professional standards.
* Have sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
* Have an applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
* Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
* You’ll also be able to communicate in a clear, jargon‑free way and in a courteous, calm, and professional manner.
What We'll Give You
* Regular professional supervision with a Senior Social Worker
* Quality circles for learning and development
* Professional training opportunities, with the opportunity to become a Practice Educator, a Work‑Based Supervisor, or AMHP
* Service knowledge sharing days
* Weekly peer huddles
Interviews will be during the week commencing 30th March 2026 and will be held in person in Staffordshire Place 1, in Stafford Town Centre.
Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway - or for an informal chat about the role please contact Tom Scott (Team Manager) - Tom.Scott3@staffordshire.gov.uk
Our Recruitment Process
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead – that goes for your career too.
Our values
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
As an authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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