Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella)
Location: Stoke On Trent
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents?
Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued.
Your Role
As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will:
- Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments
- Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children
- Develop, implement, and review care and support plans
- Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings
- Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions
- Support and mentor colleagues (Senior Practitioner level)
- Prepare reports and undertake court work when required
- Work closely with children, adolescents, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Experience working within Children's Services
- Strong safeguarding, assessment, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex cases confidently
- Senior Practitioner applicants should have experience supporting or guiding colleagues
- A flexible, child-focused approach to practice
Why Join Staffordshire?
- Supportive management and regular supervision
- Opportunities for professional development
- Stable Monday to Friday working hours
- Meaningful work making a genuine impact on children and adolescents
Benefits of working with Guidant Global include:
Competitive hourly rates
£250 referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
Weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement
Access to a wide range of local authority opportunities
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
