Children with Disabilities Short Break Worker
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,022 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | ST4 3NR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000025651 |
Summary
Children with Disabilities Short Break Worker
Vacancy Details
Salary: £31,022- £33,699 per annum
Location: Hazel Trees
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Reference: 0000025651
Description
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Childrens Social Care
Grade: Level 7
Hours: 37 Hours per week
This advert is open to internal applicants only
The Children's Disability Team in Stoke are looking to recruit a Short Break Worker to join their Team.
The Team work collectively with other professionals and providers to meet the needs and outcomes for children and young peoples short break care plans.
Following a child and family assessment to assess the needs of our children and young people, a short break plan is identified to support the child to access a short break and support the family.
In respect of the role the candidate will be able to manage a caseload of short break cases for Children with Disabilities under the guidance of the Senior Social Worker and Team Manager This will involve a short break care plan to be kept under review and ensure that the direct payments or alternative local authority short breaks meet the child’s assessed needs.
The candidate will actively work as part of the whole system, and in line with associated policies and procedures of the service area with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The role will also require a flexible and responsive approach to identified needs. The candidate will be expected to undertake direct work on occasions with families as part of the child’s plan as directed by the Senior Social Worker or Team Manager.
If you would like to find out more please contact
Jenny Haines
Head of CwD and DSCO
Jenny.Haines@stoke.gov.uk
Amongst the benefits we offer are:
Up to 41 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
Option to buy extra annual leave
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working
manageable caseloads
High quality reflective supervision
Vacancy Details
Salary: £31,022- £33,699 per annum
Location: Hazel Trees
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Reference: 0000025651
Description
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Childrens Social Care
Grade: Level 7
Hours: 37 Hours per week
This advert is open to internal applicants only
The Children's Disability Team in Stoke are looking to recruit a Short Break Worker to join their Team.
The Team work collectively with other professionals and providers to meet the needs and outcomes for children and young peoples short break care plans.
Following a child and family assessment to assess the needs of our children and young people, a short break plan is identified to support the child to access a short break and support the family.
In respect of the role the candidate will be able to manage a caseload of short break cases for Children with Disabilities under the guidance of the Senior Social Worker and Team Manager This will involve a short break care plan to be kept under review and ensure that the direct payments or alternative local authority short breaks meet the child’s assessed needs.
The candidate will actively work as part of the whole system, and in line with associated policies and procedures of the service area with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The role will also require a flexible and responsive approach to identified needs. The candidate will be expected to undertake direct work on occasions with families as part of the child’s plan as directed by the Senior Social Worker or Team Manager.
If you would like to find out more please contact
Jenny Haines
Head of CwD and DSCO
Jenny.Haines@stoke.gov.uk
Amongst the benefits we offer are:
Up to 41 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
Option to buy extra annual leave
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working
manageable caseloads
High quality reflective supervision