Children with Disabilities Short Break Worker

Children with Disabilities Short Break Worker

Employer: Stoke on Trent City Council

Location: ST4 3NR

Pay: £31,022 to £33,699 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

Overview

The Children with Disabilities Short Break Worker vacancy is within the Children and Family Services, Childrens Social Care. The advert notes the salary (£31,022-£33,699 per annum), location, full time/permanent status, and the closing date.

About this job

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: 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.Hainesstoke.gov.uk

Benefits

• 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

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