Social Work Assistant - and Safeguarding x2

Social Work Assistant Job Details

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Directorate:
Children and Family Services

Section:
Children’s Support and Safeguarding – North/Central

Location:

Swann House

Grade:
Level 7

Actual Salary: £31,022 - £33,699

Hours:

Full Time – 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Do you have a passion for working with children? If you’re interested in a stimulating yet rewarding role, one where you’ll be supported every step of the way, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the place for you.

Applications are invited for the role of Social Work Assistant either in a Children’s Duty & Assessment Team or Safeguarding & Support Team.

• Work alongside a small group of social workers and deliver support and safeguarding services to children and their birth families.
• Engage face‑to‑face with children aged 0 to 18, provide creative, empathetic and effective communication.
• Assist with evidence‑based assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and deliver comprehensive interventions that assess and manage risk, improve outcomes, and build resilience within families.
• Receive regular supervision and access learning and development services.

Creative, empathetic, strong communicator, excellent social interaction skills, and ability to work in a varied, dynamic environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Employees currently at risk of redundancy will receive priority if they apply.

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. If you think you could be a good fit, even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

For informal inquiries, please contact Emma Brown ().  our website  If you have any queries or need an application form in another format, email  or call