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Children's Social Workers - Level 2/Children in Care Team
Job in
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke, Staffordshire, EX39, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Human Services/ Social Work, Child Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A permanent social work post in one of four Children in Care Teams within BCP Council's Safeguarding and Early Help department, at Level 2 or 3. The work centres on care plans for children in care, built with carers, families and agencies, for a corporate parent of around 500 children and care-experienced young adults. Frontline safeguarding experience, mentoring and travel across the area are all expected.
Only applicants with existing UK right to work can be considered, as visa sponsorship is not available.
- Create and maintain care plans that meet each child's needs
- Collaborate with carers, families and agencies on children's care and support
- Ensure each child in care receives the best possible care
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
- Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work
- Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students
- Managing complex referrals and casework
- Strong analytical, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
- Reflective, proactive and resilient approach
- DBS check at the appropriate level
- Existing right to work in the UK
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified
- Travel across the BCP area
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising after 2 years' service
- Local Government Pension
- Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support
- Career progression and learning opportunities
- Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
- Flexible working in refurbished offices across the area
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation scheme, subject to approval
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