Social Worker​/Senior Practitioner; Childrens

Position: Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Childrens) (Contract)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Advanced/Senior Practitioner – Assessment and Staying Together Team
Staffordshire County Council
Full-time | Hybrid working model

Description
Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within Children’s Services, helping to shape quality practice and support positive outcomes for children and families.
We are proud of our restorative, strengths-based approach and are committed to building relationships with families that empower them to stay together safely. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work and mentoring staff to develop their practice.

Responsibilities

Carry out a range of statutory social work interventions, focusing on early help, assessment, and safeguarding
Lead on complex cases and support safe, family-led solutions including Family Group Conferencing
Provide coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day support for social workers, students, and non-social work staff
Coordinate and contribute to high-quality assessments, court reports, and child protection planning
Promote reflective practice and ensure the use of restorative approaches across the team
Deputise for the Team Manager when required and contribute to service development
Build strong multi-agency partnerships to support families and protect vulnerable childrenRequirements

Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England
Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s statutory social work
Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act, Working Together, and SEND
Excellent assessment, communication, and supervisory skills
Committed to promoting best practice, professional development, and service improvement
Full UK driving licence and access to a car

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit for our dedicated team, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A dedicated social work consultant
£350 referral bonuses
Access to a wide range of UK social work vacancies
Twice-weekly payroll
PAYE and Ltd options
Annual training budget up to £250 + online CPD
Loyalty bonus schemes
Free fast-track DBS disclosure service