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Staffordshire

Social Work jobs in Stoke-on-Trent.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Stoke-on-Trent

What the Stoke-on-Trent market looks like.

North Staffordshire runs major trauma and specialist services out of the Royal Stoke site alongside a large community footprint stretching into rural Staffordshire. Cross-site working between Royal Stoke and County Hospital in Stafford is common, so assignments often list both.

Major employers in Staffordshire

  • —University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
  • —North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
  • —Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Newcastle-under-Lyme · Stafford · Crewe · Congleton · Leek · Cannock

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Stoke-on-Trent, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Stoke-on-Trent?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Stoke-on-Trent?
Actionus works with social care employers across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Stoke-on-Trent?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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