Our Social Workers make a significant impact on the lives of people across our county. We are passionate about investing in our staff and developing practice, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to do just that.
If you are seeking more responsibility, a supportive team environment, and the chance to continue safeguarding some of our most vulnerable children and young people, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for qualified social workers with post-qualifying experience working with vulnerable children and a good knowledge of safeguarding and children in care. This role is hybrid, allowing flexible and mobile working. However, many services and clients are spread across Staffordshire, so you may be required to work at any location within the county. You will be based in Tamworth within the Children in Care team.
Main Responsibilities
* Support and coach social workers, focusing on quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
* Manage complex cases involving children in care.
* Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach and providing guidance on care proceedings and case decisions.
* Coordinate and facilitate team supervision sessions.
* Promote effective multi-agency collaboration and restorative practices with partner agencies.
* Ensure team performance meets key service delivery objectives and KPIs.
* Mentor colleagues, assisting with complex cases and supporting professional development, especially for newly qualified social workers.
* Oversee practice placements and support social work students’ assessments and workload management.
* Provide supervision to unqualified staff, including identifying training needs.
* Lead or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager.
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience.
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Possess a current UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
* Have a genuine desire to work with children and families, aiming to support and keep families together where safe.
We are open to flexible working arrangements. For more information or an informal chat, please contact Heather Kliner at heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 28 July 2025.
Our recruitment process involves anonymized shortlisting to focus on relevant skills and experience. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability for the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are a county council with a strong community spirit, driven by values shaped by staff feedback and best practices. We are ambitious for a better future and committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and achieve work-life balance.
Our benefits include access to rewards and benefits available at Careers at Staffordshire.
As part of our safeguarding commitment, this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must disclose relevant criminal history details in their application.
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