Social Worker

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and committed Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Wellbeing Teams, where the focus is on early intervention, prevention, and enabling people to live fulfilling and independent lives. The Wellbeing Team plays a vital role in supporting adults using a strengths-based approach to build on individuals 'existing abilities, networks, and community resources. Rather than relying solely on traditional service provision, the team works creatively with people to identify sustainable solutions that promote autonomy, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. In this role, you will work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and a wide range of partner agencies across health, housing, and the voluntary sector. You will deliver person-centred interventions that are outcome-focused, proportionate, and tailored to the individual's needs, helping to reduce the need for long-term statutory involvement where appropriate. You will play a key role in
empowering people to take control of their circumstances, supporting them to make informed decisions, and connecting them with community-based support that strengthens independence and social inclusion. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a Social Worker who is passionate about meaningful, preventative work. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, reflective practice, and continuous improvement, and where your work.

Key Responsibilities:

·Undertake strengths-based assessments and support planning in line with the Care Act 2014

·Work collaboratively with individuals to identify goals and build on existing strengths and networks

·Promote independence, early intervention, and prevention

·Sign post and connect individuals to community resources and services

·Manage a caseload proportionate to your experience Work in partnership with health professionals, voluntary sector organisations, and internal teams

·Participate in safeguarding enquiries where required Maintain accurate and timely case records

·Is a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

·Has knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding framework

·Demonstrates a strong commitment to strengths-based and person-centred practice

·Has excellent communication and partnership working skills Is able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

·Shows initiative, resilience, and a proactive approach

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 inequalitiesand improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's 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 Council's 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., Stoke-on-Trent City Council is a unitary authority employing approximately 4,600 staff who deliver 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our city comprises of six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. We have undergone significant changes over the last few years. New ways of working have already transformed many service areas and we are determined to continue to develop more innovative approaches to ensure that we can maximise the benefits of transformation.

Our city

Although the 13th largest city in the UK, Stoke-on-Trent is rapidly outstripping a number of parts of the country with our economic growth and recovery.

Stoke-on-Trent is a city with a strong sense of civic pride - we've been voted the kindest city in the UK - and a place where you'll receive a hugely warm welcome. We have a rich and diverse culture, steeped in our prestigious industrial heritage as the celebrated 'world capital of ceramics'. But we don't just want to celebrate our proud past - we firmly believe that Stoke-on-Trent's best years are ahead of it. We are determined to raise aspirations and match them with high-quality education and health provision, as well as improved opportunities to secure fulfilling and well-paid work. Through uniting social and economic opportunities, we are maximising the full power of the city council as a secure and steadfast institution within the city.

·A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

·Hybrid and flexible working options

·An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

·Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes, When you work for Stoke-on-Trent City Council you'll be helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. We'll provide you with support, learning opportunities and flexible working options and some amazing benefits including; a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes just to name a few. We also have access to lifestyle benefits which offer a wide range of discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more.

Our commitment to you

Vibrancy and diversity are two of Stoke-on-Trent's greatest assets. A city founded on creative endeavour should value and celebrate the multitude of voices, ideas and identities that shape its culture. We are committed to creating a culture which is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to, supported and able to do their work to the best of their abilities at all times. And we must ensure that our decisions and policies nurture and empower communities across our city and do not inadvertently disadvantage groups and individuals that we want to help to thrive.

Our approach to Equality and Diversity is an invitation to all our communities to work with and for us so we can continue to improve how we deliver services residents need.

Our employee networks are inclusive, open forums for colleagues with similar lived experiences. They allow staff to meet, support and mentor each other, alongside being a voice for under-represented groups to advise and support the organisation when developing policies and services.