Senior Social Worker

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

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 are always 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.

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Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Hospital Social Work Team. This is an excited opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast‑paced, integrated service that operates seven days a week alongside our health partners.

You’ll support the delivery of safe and timely hospital discharges, provide professional leadership to staff, and help drive high‑quality social work practice across the service. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be a visible presence within the hospital, working collaboratively with colleagues across health and social care to support people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding social work practice, supporting staff development, and working collaboratively with health partners to achieve the best outcomes for people leaving hospital, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Ian Mohajer,

• Provide professional leadership, guidance and support to Social Workers and Wellbeing Assessors, promoting high standards of practice and service delivery
• Manage team performance, workload distribution, case allocation and capacity planning to ensure safe and effective outcomes
• Oversee complex casework, safeguarding concerns and risk management, providing expert advice and decision‑making support
• Lead and coordinate Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met
• Support hospital discharge planning and patient flow initiatives, helping to reduce delays and improve outcomes
• Contribute to the delivery of a seven‑day service including participation in weekend system calls
• Lead quality assurance activities, audits and continuous improvement actions including QPRS initiatives

• Hold a recognised Social Worker qualification and hold a Social Work England registration
• Have substantial post qualifying experience within adult social care
• Have experience of hospital discharge, safeguarding and complex decision‑making
• Provide strong leadership and support to staff
• Have excellent communication and partnership working skills
• Be confident working in a fast‑paced, integrated health and social care environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality, strengths based social work practice