Location: Stafford
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.

£28.55 - £33.30
Per hour
GBP28.55 - GBP33.30 per hour + expenses
Added 29/06/2026
Reference: DC1109300626PM_1782739249

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