Senior Social Worker; Fairer Funding Team

To offer management support and supervision to the Adult Social Work services to ensure that a strengths‑based approach in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014 is applied within all areas of Social Work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic social care assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and CHC National Framework.
• Participate in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, including completion of Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
• Contribute professional social work expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Safeguard adults at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support discharge planning and prevent delayed transfers of care.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, care providers, housing, and voluntary agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and person‑centred practice.
• Assess mental capacity and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 appropriately.
• Manage a complex caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Provide advice and support to individuals, carers, and families regarding CHC processes and eligibility.
• Attend panel meetings, case conferences, and reviews as required.
• Ensure services are delivered within statutory responsibilities and local policies.

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 thats 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 Councils 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic social care assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and CHC National Framework.
• Participate in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, including completion of Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
• Contribute professional social work expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Safeguard adults at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support discharge planning and prevent delayed transfers of care.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, care providers, housing, and voluntary agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and person‑centred practice.
• Assess mental capacity and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 appropriately.
• Manage a complex caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Provide advice and support to individuals, carers, and families regarding CHC processes and eligibility.
• Attend panel meetings, case conferences, and reviews as required.
• Ensure services are delivered within statutory responsibilities and local policies.

• Recognised Social Work Qualification
• Registered or be in the process of registering with Social Work England
• Practice in accordance with Social Work England Standards

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£48,226 to £51,356 a year £48,226 - £51,356 per annum