Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Childrens)

Location Staffordshire Moorlands
Job Type Temporary
Salary £32.00 - £33.30 per hour + Umbrella
Reference BBBH172642_1768466469
Duration Ongoing
Work Type Hybrid working

We're Hiring - Social Worker / Senior Practitioner

Service Area: Children's Services
Council: Staffordshire County Council

Are you an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner seeking a rewarding role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Staffordshire County Council is looking for committed professionals to join its Children's Services team and support positive outcomes for children and families across the county.


Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday

  • 08:30 - 17:00

  • No weekend working, supporting a healthy work-life balance

Pay Rate

  • £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)


Why Join Staffordshire County Council?

  • Strong emphasis on continuous professional development and high-quality supervision

  • Hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility between home and office

  • Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform, including:

    • Retail and restaurant discounts

    • Gym memberships and wellbeing support

    • Lifestyle and everyday savings

  • Supportive management and a collaborative team culture

  • Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on children and families


Role Overview

Depending on experience, you will work as a Social Worker or Senior Practitioner within Children's Services, with responsibilities including:

  • Delivering high-quality statutory social work practice

  • Completing assessments, care planning, and interventions

  • Managing risk and safeguarding in line with legislation and best practice

  • Supporting and mentoring colleagues (Senior Practitioner level)

  • Working effectively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes


Next Steps

If you are passionate about delivering effective social work practice and meet the required experience for this role, we would welcome your application.

Please apply via the post below and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or professional contacts who may be interested.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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