Children's Social Worker - Discharge Planning Team | Stafford
Reference: DC1109300626PM_1782739249
Location: Stafford
Team: Discharge Planning Team (1 Team Manager + 4 Social Workers)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
Team: Discharge Planning Team (1 Team Manager + 4 Social Workers)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
💼 The Opportunity
Join a small, supportive Discharge Planning Team where your work will directly impact safe, timely transitions for children and families. This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers who thrive in a structured, collaborative environment and want to build or step up their career within a stable team.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Child & Family Assessments
- Complete robust Risk Assessments
- Prepare and present high-quality Court Reports
- Work closely with multi-agency professionals to support discharge planning
- Contribute to positive, safe outcomes for children and families
💰 Pay Rates
- Social Worker (Band 1) - ASYE + minimum 2 years' experience
💷 £28.55 per hour - Senior Social Worker (Band 2) - minimum 3 years' experience
💷 £30.57 per hour - Advanced Practitioner / Assistant Team Manager
(Includes caseload plus supervisory/practice development duties)
💷 £33.30 per hour
✅ What's on Offer
- Flexible hybrid working
- Access to training and regular supervision
- Access to benefits platform (discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms and more)
- Supportive team environment with clear structure and expectations
- Opportunities to progress into senior and advanced roles
👤 What We're Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Experience within children's services (post-ASYE relevant to banding)
- Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified experience in English Local Authority
- Strong assessment, court work and risk management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
🤝 About Me & Caritas
- 23 years' recruitment experience offering calm, knowledgeable guidance
- Honest, no-pressure approach focused on what matters to you
- Roles matched realistically to your skills, values and work-life balance
- Backed by Caritas' trusted reputation and strong local authority relationships
If you're looking for a role where you'll feel supported, valued and able to deliver meaningful outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, well-structured team.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Children's Social Worker - Discharge Planning Team | Stafford
Stafford
Temporary