Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Childrens)

Advanced/Senior Practitioner – Assessment and Staying Together Team
Staffordshire County Council
Full-time | Hybrid working model

Description
Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within Children’s Services, helping to shape quality practice and support positive outcomes for children and families.
We are proud of our restorative, strengths-based approach and are committed to building relationships with families that empower them to stay together safely. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work and mentoring staff to develop their practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of statutory social work interventions, focusing on early help, assessment, and safeguarding
• Lead on complex cases and support safe, family-led solutions including Family Group Conferencing
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day support for social workers, students, and non-social work staff
• Coordinate and contribute to high-quality assessments, court reports, and child protection planning
• Promote reflective practice and ensure the use of restorative approaches across the team
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required and contribute to service development
• Build strong multi-agency partnerships to support families and protect vulnerable children

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s statutory social work
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act, Working Together, and SEND
• Excellent assessment, communication, and supervisory skills
• Committed to promoting best practice, professional development, and service improvement
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk.

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit for our dedicated team, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A dedicated social work consultant
• £350 referral bonuses
• Access to a wide range of UK social work vacancies
• Twice-weekly payroll
• PAYE and Ltd options
• Annual training budget up to £250 + online CPD
• Loyalty bonus schemes
• Free fast-track DBS disclosure service