Social Worker

Directorate: Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning

Section: Adult Social Care

Location: Riverside Employment Training

Grade: Level 10

Hours: 30 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We arealways looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Team.

As a Social Worker you will receive and manage incoming referrals, undertake a range of assessments and reviews, manage safeguarding concerns and enquiries whilst ensuring a needs led approach, ensuring a focus on community assets in partnership with service users, carers and other professionals and where applicable arrange appropriate support packages that address the eligible social care needs identified.

Responsibilities will routinely include Social Care assessments for adults and carers, reviews, care and support planning and continuing health care decision support tools along with adult safeguarding enquiries. This will require accurately maintaining client records and ensuring that these records are logged correctly on to the departments IT system along with strong report writing and communication skills. You will also be supported with regular supervision and performance management sessions. Along with a relevant qualification you should have relevant knowledge and experience in Adult Social Care either in a formal or informal capacity and be able to fully meet the requirements of the post and cover the whole geographic area of the City either by possession of a current and valid driving licence or by

access to public or other transport.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Jill Dudley, Jill.Dudley@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate social circumstances, family dynamics and risk factors as part of the assessment process

• Develop individualised care and discharge plans alongside multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns (adults and sometimes children)

• Work within frameworks like theCare Act and Mental Capacity Act

• Coordinate with housing, community services, and family support systems

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs • Empower individuals to be involved in decision-making

About You:

• Clear, compassionate, and non-judgemental communication

• Ability to engage people in distress or with complex needs

• Strong report writing and documentation skills

• Ability to analyse complex situations quickly and make sound decisions under pressure

• Balance safety with autonomy

• Knowledge of Legislation including Mental Capacity Act, Care Act

• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK

• Proof of address

• Satisfactory references

• Occupational Health Clearance

• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

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