Social Worker​/Senior Practitioner; Childrens

Overview

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner –

Location:

Staffordshire;
Team:
Stafford Duty Hub;
Office Base:
Staffordshire Place 1 (on-site parking available);

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00;
Pay Rate:
Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella, in line with MOU).

Staffordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Advanced / Senior Practitioners to join the Stafford Duty Hub. This is a key frontline service supporting children, adolescents, and families at the point of need, ensuring timely assessments, effective safeguarding, and appropriate interventions.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a structured and supportive duty environment, alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality statutory practice.

• Team:
  Stafford Duty Hub
• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Staffordshire Place 1
• Facilities:
  On-site parking available
• Team Size:
  To be confirmed

• Undertake initial child and family assessments
• Complete Section 47 enquiries where required
• Assess risk and need to inform timely decision-making
• Safeguard children and adolescents in line with statutory guidance
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording

• Band 1 - Social Worker: ASYE completed with a minimum of 2 years' experience; 28.55 per hour (Umbrella)
• Band 2 - Senior Social Worker: ASYE completed with a minimum of 3 years' experience; 30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
• Advanced / Senior Practitioner / Assistant Team Manager:
  Meets all above criteria, plus:
  Management of a complex caseload;
  Supervisory and / or practice development responsibilities;
  Contribution to the learning and development of others; 33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

• Well-established Duty Hub with clear processes and support
• Strong management and professional supervision
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, impactful frontline service
• Commitment to high-quality safeguarding and assessment practice

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and meet the experience requirements for one of the above levels, 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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