Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
£43,693 - £46,731 (Level 12)
37 hours
Are you ready to take your next step as a Senior Social Worker with a welcoming team dedicated to making a difference? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is offering exciting opportunities across several departments for experienced social workers to join them and help deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and families.
This is a fantastic chance to take on a rewarding role with excellent support for your continued professional development.
About the role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality social care services, providing direct support to children and families. You’ll be responsible for completing statutory duties, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes.There are opportunities available in the following departments:
- CSS Duty & Assessment – responding to new referrals and conducting initial assessments.
- Corporate Parenting 0-13 – supporting children in care aged 0-13, ensuring they receive the stability and care they deserve.
- Court Team – managing cases that require legal proceedings, providing expert evidence, and supporting children through the process.
- Children’s Safeguarding & Support – working with children on child protection plans, offering intensive support and safeguarding interventions.
You will also provide mentorship and guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers, sharing your expertise to support their growth and development.
The ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of three years’ experience
- Have the ability to inspire and lead by example, offering mentorship and support to your colleagues.
Why join Stoke-on-Trent?
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values professional development. You’ll benefit from:
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 to help you make a smooth transition if you’re moving to the area. This covers expenses such as removal costs, legal fees, and other associated expenses. The terms and conditions of this scheme will apply from the date you start your employment with the City Council.
- Daily Commuter Travel Allowance as an alternative to relocation support. If you decide not to relocate (for example, on a fixed-term contract), you may be eligible to claim commuter travel expenses. This applies if your main residence is at least 35 miles from your place of work. You can claim for up to two years or a maximum of £5,000—whichever comes first.
- Generous salary packages and clear progression pathways, with many Senior Social Workers advancing to Team Manager roles.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working options (where applicable) to support work-life balance.
- Access to mental health support and staff equality and diversity networks.
Want to find out more and apply?
If you are passionate about making a difference in children and families' lives, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
- Jo Brammer Recruitment & Retention Lead - Email joanne.brammer@stoke.gov.uk
Additional information
- Sponsorship to work in the UK may be considered for this role upon a successful interview.
- This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.
- Shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today.
Closing date: Sun 04/05/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: SOTCC/25/308247
Vacancy downloads:
Senior_Social_Worker_JD_PS_COS.pdf