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<h3>Life-changing work. Game changing support.</h3>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We have some exciting new opportunities for experienced social workers &nbsp;available with us across East StaffordshireWe are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience to work in the&nbsp;fast paced duty team. There is a very supportive and friendly culture within the district.A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:<ul><li>Practice Educator Programme.</li><li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li><li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li></ul>For more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>manage a complex allocation of children</li><li>attend strategy meetings, undertake s47 enquiries to ensure children are kept safe.</li><li>complete initial visits and child and family assessments.</li><li>share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, complex Child in Need meetings..</li><li>promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li><li>ensure the teamwork towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li><li>mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers.</li><li>be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li><li>provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li><li>lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll be:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle&nbsp;</li></ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat &nbsp;informal chat please contact laura.kirkpatrick<a href="mailto:laura.kirkpatrick@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview date: week commencing 9 February 2025Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service (EDS) operates outside normal office hours, providing statutory social work support for both children and adults.We are seeking 1 x full-time Emergency Duty Service Call Taker to join our team and provide a professional response to all initial contacts from service users and external agencies, ensuring appropriate action is taken.Your working hours:<ul><li>Monday to Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM</li><li>Weekends and Bank Holidays: 24-hour cover on a rota basis</li></ul>Package Description Main Responsibilities As an Emergency Duty Service Call Taker, you will play a vital role in supporting the Team Manager to deliver a high-quality service that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children, young people, and adults.You'll be:<ul><li>Acting as the first point of contact for all initial referrals, gathering information calmly and sensitively from members of the public and professionals to enable informed decisions.</li><li>Completing initial referral records to the highest standards, ensuring timely communication with relevant professionals and service users, and acknowledging referrals in writing within 24 hours.</li><li>Updating client information systems and maintaining accurate electronic social care records.</li><li>Conducting checks of historical information and working with the Team Manager or Coordinator to determine the most appropriate course of action based on eligibility criteria.</li><li>Providing accurate information to assist service users or professionals when referrals do not meet criteria for further assessment.</li><li>Supporting social work staff during visits and assessments when required, including standby social workers.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have :<ul><li>Excellent communication skills – you’ll interact with a wide range of people across the organisation and externally via phone, email, and in person.</li><li>Strong organisational ability and attention to detail – essential for maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability skills – the nature of emergency work means priorities can change quickly, so you’ll need to manage tasks effectively under pressure.</li><li>Commitment to delivering outstanding service – ensuring every interaction is professional and supportive.</li><li>Availability to work required hours – 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM Monday–Friday, plus 24-hour cover on a rota basis for weekends and bank holidays.</li></ul>For further information about this role, please contact: Matthew Pepper – <a href="mailto:matthew.pepper@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.pepper@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Jane Byrne – <a href="mailto:jane.byrne@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.byrne@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>This role is based at Lindum House, a Staffordshire Police building.</li><li>All non-police personnel are subject to NPPV (Non-Police Personnel Vetting). Successful candidates must complete an NPPV form before any formal offer of employment.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals during critical times.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families.&nbsp;We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently have roles in our 3 bed long term home in Stafford. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.Working hours vary between homes, but we operate on 15 hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note: Due to recent changes in legislation (effective 22 July 2025), this role is not eligible for sponsorship.Main Responsibilities You'll:<ul><li>work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 10 to 17. Your role will involve basic household tasks and providing emotional support, as many children come from challenging backgrounds.</li><li>engage in 1:1 sessions addressing emotions and behaviours, collaborating with professionals to meet their needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>We prioritise your well-being, ensuring manageable workloads and a supportive environment.&nbsp;We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.What you can expect from us:We have:<ul><li>&nbsp;a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</li><li>&nbsp;an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;a selection of free courses for you to learn new things, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</li><li>&nbsp;a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.What our children want from you:<ul><li>"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</li><li>"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food"</li><li>"I would like someone who spends time with me"</li></ul>What we are looking for:<ul><li>Passion – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list! &nbsp;We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li><li>Challenge – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days). &nbsp;Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li><li>Forward thinking – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views. &nbsp;We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li><li>Values&nbsp;– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li></ul>Are you interested?You are welcome to contact Natalie Harvey (Registered Manager) by email on natalie.harvey<a href="mailto:adam.pickering@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; to &nbsp;discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service. &nbsp;Interviews will take place face to face in Stafford, week commencing 9th February 2026. &nbsp;Please note: In line with <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff" target="_blank">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interviewWhen applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you an experienced&nbsp;and committed Independent Chair / Independent Reviewing Officer?Our Safeguarding and Review Service&nbsp;comprises of a group of highly skilled and experienced workers who are committed to improving the outcomes for all children subject to Child Protection planning and our Children in Care.We have a permanent role based within our Burton office, however you will also be required to work across the County on occasions. &nbsp; Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>Strengthen our existing team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Conference Chairs by ensuring that plans for children fully reflect each child's needs, that all planning processes meet regulatory requirements, reflect best practice and maintain a focus on achieving best outcomes for the child.</li><li>Chair child protection conferences and statutory reviews to ensure that plans are child focused, robust, and achievable</li><li>Challenge if plans are not progressing or meeting a child’s needs and also to highlight and promote best practice and outcomes for children through use of the QA dispute &amp; resolution process</li><li>Work with the Service Leads in the development of best practice and monitoring of quality standards, highlighting themes or deficits in services provided by the Local Authority or external partner agencies</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>A professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England</li><li>Significant post-qualifying experience</li><li>Experience of being an IRO, Conference Chair or Team Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and statutory guidance&nbsp;</li><li>An unrelenting focus on achieving great outcomes for children and young people,&nbsp;using a solutions-focused approach to challenge and promote best practice</li><li>Ensure the child’s voice is heard and central to planning and decision making.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;written and oral communication skills, including being able to analyse and evaluate information effectively and negotiate with colleagues</li></ul>In return, you will be a valued team member where you have the opportunity to shape and improve services for children. You will also be able to grow and strengthen your own personal development through Staffordshire's training package, having access to Research in Practice and Care Knowledge.&nbsp;For more information about the role please contact: Sarah Fox on <a href="mailto:sarah.fox@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.fox@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:kimberley.morris@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Interviews will be held: Friday 30th January 2026Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.These are small teams of highly dedicated Social Workers that support children and families to reach the best outcomes in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full. We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct work.Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our County. They take pride in supporting children and families and we’re equally proud to help them give their best in whatever ways we can. That’s why you can expect everything from agile and flexible working options to exceptional learning and development if you join our team. You can also expect our commitment to creating the best service we can.Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.This role will be based at Tamworth.Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul><li>based within a small team of between seven and eight&nbsp;social workers.</li><li>holding and managing a workload of children and young people and prioritising all work</li><li>undertaking&nbsp;direct work with children and their families and their carers which provides high support and high challenge and aims to support families to find solutions to their own challenges.</li><li>providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court’s, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum</li><li>maintaining client records&nbsp;</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>be a Qualified Social Worker with post qualification experience working directly with children and families and be committed to supporting children to remain with their families.</li><li>be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>have excellent communication skills and &nbsp;the ability to build relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li><li>be a team player.</li><li>have the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and be committed to ensuring the children on your case load receive the best quality service.</li></ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.For more information about these vacancies, please contact Natasha Davies, Team Manager, on <a href="mailto:natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>, or 01785 895787Interviews are expected to take place on XXXXXXOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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