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? Would you like to join a council that invests in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway? Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

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.

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 are 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 £34,434- £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.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, then please contact Sophie Loughran, Team Manager, at Sophie.loughran@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 527420 or Stephanie Grimes, Team Manager, at stephanie.grimes@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 528835.

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.