Caseworker (Young Persons)

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is recruiting a Young Persons Caseworker to support young people affected by substance use. You will reduce harm, build resilience, and deliver recovery plans using trauma-informed, strengths-based methods.

The role requires managing a caseload, completing assessments, and coordinating with partner agencies to ensure timely, right-fit support for each young person.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations – ideally those with issues related to substance use, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop and implement tailored recovery plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the care they need.
• Work proactively and flexibly to engage clients and meet service needs.
• Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures.
• Liaise with the clinical team to co-ordinate appropriate clinical interventions for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

The role

Are you resilient and proactive? Are you passionate about helping people in the local community make lasting changes?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Young Persons team on a permanent basis.

Who We Are

Working as part of Middlesbrough Council, our mutli-disciplinary team provides vital support to those experience problems related to substance use. Our mission is to empower our service users by offering comprehensive care, tailored interventions, and a pathway to recovery.

Purpose of the Role

As a Young Person Caseworker, you will support young people affected by substance use and related challenges, helping them to reduce harm, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you will manage a caseload, complete assessments and recovery plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time. This rewarding role requires flexibility, compassion, and a commitment to empowering young people to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop and implement tailored recovery plans.
• collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the care they need.
• Work proactively and flexibly to engage clients and meet service needs.
• Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures.
• Liaise with the clinical team to co-ordinate appropriate clinical interventions for clients.

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• The chance to make a real impact in the community.
• Employee discounts and a competitive pensions scheme.

Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable populations – ideally those with issues related to substance use, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Please note that this role also requires a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. You will also need to have business insurance in place prior to starting, if you do not already have this.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Keith Robson at [e-mail] or call 01642 728795.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What we offer

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package includinggenerous annual leave, employee discounts and that all important pension,there’s something to benefit everyone!