Directorate: Adult Social Care, health integration and wellbeing Section: Adult Social Care - Front Door Grade: Level 10 Actual Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 Hours: 37 This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. This is a fixed term post for 6 months. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Front Door Team as a Social Worker. This a 6 month Fixed Term position The post requires an individual who has a sound knowledge of Social Work practice, legislation and its related statutory responsibilities along with an understanding of the available local resources and systems. Working with colleagues in the local authority, health economy and voluntary sector we aim to maximise the independence of individuals using a strength-based approach. As a Social Worker on the team you will receive and manage incoming referrals for adult with a varied ranged of needs, you we will be working under the framework of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act along with other appropriate legislation and guidance. With a focus on relationship based social work you will be working in partnership with adults, carers and partner agencies. Promoting a strengths-based approach, empowering people to achieve their outcomes, whilst ensuring the adult is at the centre of everything we do. This requires accurately maintaining client records alongside strong report writing and communication skills. You will be supported with regular supervision, peer support and critical reflection. Work can be varied and there are opportunities within the local authority to develop and specialise in your chosen area of social work in line with continuing professional development. We welcome applications from Social Workers qualifying this year and support ASYE. Furthermore, any social workers who wish to transition from other areas. Support will be provided, we support hybrid working and have flexible working policies in place to support your wellbeing. You will be joining a supportive team with a diverse mix of workers, skills and experience. We have strong networks in the community and we are working to continue promoting this to support our local community. 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 recruitmentstoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.