Senior Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment
Stoke-on-Trent | Pay up to £33.30 per hour | Locum

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Senior Children and Families Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Teams at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

If you are passionate about social work, motivated to make a difference in the lives of children and families, and driven to lead by example, this could be the role for you.

About the Role:
You will be part of one of four dynamic Duty and Assessment Teams, delivering a high-quality assessment service to children and families in Stoke. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing Child and Family Assessments
• Co-producing Initial Child in Need and Child Protection Plans with families and partner agencies
• Working collaboratively with the Supporting Families Service and community-based services
• Taking a restorative approach to safeguarding and building strong partnerships across agencies
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary interventions to ensure effective safeguarding and outcomes for children

Senior Role Responsibilities:

• Share knowledge and expertise to support and guide peers
• Mentor and support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Students
• Contribute to reflective practice and service improvement within the team

What You’ll Need:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience in Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, and Safeguarding
• Strong partnership working skills with families and agencies
• Ability to mentor, support, and guide less experienced colleagues

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay: up to £33.30 per hour
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to develop your practice in a senior capacity

For more information about this Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment role in Stoke-on-Trent, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
01635 226350
erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (T&Cs apply)