Social Worker - Corporate Parenting 0 - 13

We are seeking experienced and visionary Children and Families Social Workers to join our dynamic Corporate Parenting 0-13 team. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children in care and are driven to lead by example, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunitiy to join Stoke on Trent Children Service's, Corporate Parenting 0 - 13 Team. It is a statutory Social Work role where you will be supporting Looked After Children to secure permanency. You will be working in a supportive environment within a team setting. This role will give you the opportunity to work in a hybrid way with a mixture of home working and office working. There are excellent opportunities to develop your own learning and skills through the support of the outstanding Learning and Development Academy, with support from an experianced management team.

What We Offer:

Experienced Support Network: Benefit from the support of team coordinators and an established management team, allowing you to focus on impactful direct work with children.
Professional Development: Access a high-quality learning and development program designed to enhance your skills and support your career progression.
Community and Culture: Join a city that values togetherness, boasting some of the friendliest people in the UK. Stoke-on-Trent is celebrated for its economic growth, cultural richness, and green spaces.

Why Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent is a city on the rise, recognised as one of the best areas for economic growth and cultural vibrancy. Located in North Staffordshire, we offer excellent transport links across the UK and internationally. Our commitment to children and families is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on our restorative practice and relationship-building ethos.

Join Us:

If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the place for you. Be part of a team that prioritises children and families and make a real difference in their lives.

Apply now to become a Children and Families Social Worker at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Your next career milestone awaits!

For these roles you must

Be a qualified Social Worker with significant experience
You will have expansive knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’.
An ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, and families.

Amongst the benefits we offer are:

Up to 40 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
Option to buy extra annual leave
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working
Relocation allowance to £8,000 subject to policy
Manageable caseloads
High quality reflective supervision
Health and wellbeing support
Access to staff equality and diversity networks

To be considered for a position you must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.

Want to know more and apply?

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. As a potential employee, everyone who works for us must be committed to our stronger together vision ensuring we are working together to create a stronger city we can all be proud of.

If you are passionate about children and young people getting the right help atthe right time, about listening to their voices, and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would very much like to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more please contact
Emma Bickley Principal Manager
emma.bickley@stoke.gov.uk