Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults experiencing homelessness? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working to develop creative solutions that improve lives? If so, this could be the role for you.

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About the Role

Based in

Adult Social Care & Safeguarding

and reporting to the

Deputy Principal Social Worker

, the

Consultant Social Worker - Housing & Homelessness

will support social care practitioners and housing colleagues in tackling homelessness, rough sleeping, and unsustainable accommodation.


Working in close partnership with commissioning teams, borough and district councils--particularly Stafford and Cannock--the role will be instrumental in breaking down barriers and finding tailored solutions for adults who have needs under the

Care Act

.


This position requires a

strengths-based approach

, ensuring that social care practitioners are effectively supporting individuals through prevention, intervention, and long-term planning. The Consultant Social Worker will work

directly

with adults alongside social care teams, aiding in

assessments and support planning

, while also advising on strategic interventions to

shape specialist services

.


This role offers and element of remote working and the post holder will share their working time with Stafford borough council Housing teams and Adult Social Care teams.


The role is designated for a fixed term period of 12 months with scope to be extended.


Working hours will be Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5pm


Main Responsibilities

In this role you'll:

Provide professional oversight of social work practice in relation to Homelessness and Rough Sleeping by providing solution focused support to practitioners and partners. Provide training opportunities across teams, departments and partners relating to the areas of expertise. In line with duties and responsibilities under the care act, seek creative solutions for adults who are, or who are at risk of homelessness. Engage with other services provided by health and social care to ensure a holistic response that meets the needs and outcomes of adults within Staffordshire Advise and provide critical analysis on strategic commissioning objectives ensuring that they are compliant with the Care Act (2014) and in line with the Strength Based Approach. Represent Adult Social Care at relevant meetings, forum and committees at Stafford and Cannock District Council. Support development of relevant practice guidance and information available to practitioners and adults. Provide and support student practitioner placements and work in partnership with higher education and SWLA as required. Involvement with Regional and National networks where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

be a qualified social worker. Have a strong desire to help and support people to ensure their views and wishes are heard, Have significant experience in the field and experience of developing and delivering training. be motivated by the purpose of your role - to help and support others. a team player and able to flex to the needs of the team. be able to help mentor and coach other colleagues.

You'll also have a proven track record of a person centred, and asset focused outlook and you'll have high professional standards.


In return for your skills, enthusiasm, and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level within an exciting, progressive, imaginative, and diverse service.

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 17 June 2025.

We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sara Bell Deputy Principal Social Worker at: sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process:

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.


About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.


Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:


We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.


We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.


In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.


As you'll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that's why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.