Social Worker, (Health & Social Care)
- Location: Staffordshire / Stafford
- Grade: Social Worker
- Employment Type: Permanent / n/a
- Start Date: 01/12/2025 - 01/01/1970 | Ref: VAC-1227364
- Posted on: 23/10/2025
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Job Description
Job Description:
Role – Social Worker, Children
Location – Stafford
Salary – Up to £45,000
Hours – 37.5
Role Description:
We are looking for a Social Worker to work with families residing at a brand new service. Under the supervision of the Senior Social Worker, you will carry out family assessments, using the Parent Assess model and as required by the individual care plans.
It is essential that you:
Hold a degree in Social Work, or equivalent Diploma where applicable
Be Social Work England (SWE) registered
Have excellent report writing skills, good verbal communication and the ability to effectively manage your own workload
Have an understanding of the legislation, guidance and minimum standards that underpin family assessment, including the ‘Family Centre Regulations 2002’ and ‘Residential Family Centres, national minimum standards (2013)’
Have the ability to write unbiased, fair and accurate court reports
Be able to effectively work with parents and children
Possess sound knowledge of child development and children’s needs
Role responsibilities:
As the Social Worker, you will:
Undertake direct assessments of families.
Direct and work with a team of family support workers to gather additional assessment information
Work with the service leadership team to co-ordinate/update support plans
Represent the service at panels, conference meetings and legal planning meetings
Attend court as and when required
Ensure the welfare of residents is of paramount concern at all times
Any other duties as reasonably required
In return you can expect:
A competitive salary, which will be reviewed annually.
Continuous professional development.
A supportive and enjoyable work environment.
Employee benefits, such as our employee assistance programme.
- Start Date
- 01/12/2025
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Location
- Stafford
- Industry
- Discipline
- Social Worker
- Sub Discipline
- Employment Type
- Permanent
Job Description
Job Description:
Role – Social Worker, Children
Location – Stafford
Salary – Up to £45,000
Hours – 37.5
Role Description:
We are looking for a Social Worker to work with families residing at a brand new service. Under the supervision of the Senior Social Worker, you will carry out family assessments, using the Parent Assess model and as required by the individual care plans.
It is essential that you:
Hold a degree in Social Work, or equivalent Diploma where applicable
Be Social Work England (SWE) registered
Have excellent report writing skills, good verbal communication and the ability to effectively manage your own workload
Have an understanding of the legislation, guidance and minimum standards that underpin family assessment, including the ‘Family Centre Regulations 2002’ and ‘Residential Family Centres, national minimum standards (2013)’
Have the ability to write unbiased, fair and accurate court reports
Be able to effectively work with parents and children
Possess sound knowledge of child development and children’s needs
Role responsibilities:
As the Social Worker, you will:
Undertake direct assessments of families.
Direct and work with a team of family support workers to gather additional assessment information
Work with the service leadership team to co-ordinate/update support plans
Represent the service at panels, conference meetings and legal planning meetings
Attend court as and when required
Ensure the welfare of residents is of paramount concern at all times
Any other duties as reasonably required
In return you can expect:
A competitive salary, which will be reviewed annually.
Continuous professional development.
A supportive and enjoyable work environment.
Employee benefits, such as our employee assistance programme.