Job Description

Directorate: Adult Social Care Health Integration and Wellbeing

Section: Adult Social Care

Grade: Level 10

Actual Salary: 37,938 - 40,476

Hours: 37

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a

Registered Social Worker

to join the

South East Community Wellbeing Team

within

Stoke-on-Trent Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning

, recently rated

'Good'

by the

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload, working under key legislation such as the

Care Act 2014

,

Mental Capacity Act 2005

, and other relevant legislation & guidance underpinning adult social care. Our core purpose when working with adults is:

"Working with you to live a life that matters to you."

We take a

relationship-based, strengths-focused approach

, working collaboratively with adults, carers, and partner agencies to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting Care Act Assessments, reviews, and support planning

Undertaking Safeguarding Enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records

Producing high-quality reports and demonstrating strong communication skills

What We Offer:

Regular supervision and peer support

A strong focus on learning and development

Progression opportunities through the

Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Further development options including

Practice Education

and

Best Interest Assessor

training

A robust wellbeing offer, including

hybrid and flexible working arrangements

A supportive, well-established team with a diverse mix of skills and experience

Strong community networks and a commitment to local engagement

You'll be joining a passionate, community-based team that values

collaboration

,

innovation

, and

professional growth

.

For further enquiries, please contact

Cheryl Flowers, Team Manager

, at cheryl.flowers@stoke.gov.uk or call

01782 234142

.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this - we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

To Apply

- please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email or call us on 01782 238189.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,938.00-40,476.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025
Reference ID: 0000024670