Social Worker - Through Care

• Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children and young people in care in Stockton?
• Do you want to work in a social work team that is friendly, compassionate, positive and supportive?
• Do you want to join a council that invests in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway? 

Look no further, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Children’s Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive, where Social Workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives.

We are currently recruiting for a qualified Social Worker for our Through Care Social Care teams.

As a Social Worker in the Through Care team, you will be ambitious for our children in our care. We recognise that each child’s lived experience is unique and each child’s needs are individual to them. We are therefore seeking Social Workers who can be adaptive and flexible in their approach, have the assessment skills to identify need and then plan and implement packages of care that is regularly reviewed. 

We will provide a nurturing environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children, young people and their families. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive regular supervision, bespoke learning and development and excellent post-qualifying opportunities.

To be considered for interview, you will:

• Have a relevant social work qualification
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have passed your ASYE year (please note we run a separate programme for newly qualified Social Workers through our ASYE Academy)
• Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices 
• Be an excellent communicator.

We know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits.

Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:

• A career progression salary from £38,220 - £47,181
• £3,000 annual retention payment (paid monthly)
• Relocation support of up to £8,000 to assist with your move to Stockton
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement 
• Your SWE Registration paid for
• Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more. 

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:

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If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, then please contact:

• Sophie Loughran, Team Manager, at  View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk or View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk
• Stephanie Grimes, Team Manager, at View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk or View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk

We look forward to reading your application.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK. 

Important Applicant Guidance 

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. 

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account. 

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation. 

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.  

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.  

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.