Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Young Peoples 14-17 Team

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Children's Social Care

Grade: Level 11

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our Corporate Parenting Young People’s 14-17 Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our cared-for children and care leavers.

In this role, you will lead the Pathway Planning process, ensuring that young people are fully supported in their transition to adulthood. You will provide high-quality advice, guidance, and practical support, helping them to realise their aspirations and reach their full potential.

You will play a crucial role in implementing the corporate parenting principles, working closely with young people to provide them with stability, security, and opportunities to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• In-depth knowledge of care and pathway planning processes
• Strong understanding of legislation relating to Cared-for Children and Care Leavers, including the Children Act 1989 and the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
• The ability to build positive and effective relationships with young people, families, and partner agencies
• A flexible approach to working, adapting to the needs of young people and the service

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme, ensuring that you have access to high-quality training and career progression opportunities, regardless of your level of experience.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, where you will be valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of shaping brighter futures for young people in Stoke-on-Trent!

Amongst the benefits we offer are:

• Up to 41 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Relocation allowance to £8,000 subject to policy
• Manageable caseloads
• High quality reflective supervision
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to staff equality and diversity network

To be considered for a position, you must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will be advised accordingly.

To Apply

Please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.