Children’s Social Worker – Middlesbrough – Cared for Children

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a dedicated team focused on supporting children in care. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. As part of a local authority making significant changes, you will have the chance to grow your career while contributing to meaningful outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in social work, particularly within cared for teams, and will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development. This is your chance to take the next step in your career and be part of a transformative journey.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Flexible working arrangements

Market supplement bonus

Workplace parking

Electric car scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children and family services required.
• SWE registration and a full UK driver's license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families in care, ensuring their well-being.
• Manage your own caseload effectively while adhering to legal frameworks.

Skills

Experience in children and family services

Statutory social work experience

Legal framework knowledge

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

SWE Registration

Tools

UK Driver's License

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Children’s Social Worker – Middlesbrough – Cared for Children, Middlesbrough

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Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Social Worker – Cared for Childrens team
Salary up to 41k PLUS market supplement paid monthly.

An exciting new opportunity has come up to join my client based in the North East area. They are looking for an experienced social worker to join their Cared For Childrens team. This team works with children and young people who are currently in their care, supporting children and their families who have a plan to live outside of family care.

This is an exciting time to join this local authority as they are making a big shift to open up more permanent opportunities and with this comes career progression! They are looking for people who are keen for a new challenge and want to take the next step up to grow together!

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Flexible working arrangements
• Market supplement bonus
• Workplace parking
• Electric car scheme
• Full support in your professional development

About you:

As a social worker you will need to have significant experience working within children and family services. Ideally you will have:

• Experience of working within cared for teams
• Proven track record of statutory social work experience
• Sound and robust legal framework knowledge
• Ability to manage your own caseload and possess good communication skills
• SWE registered
• Full UK driver’s license
• Right to work in the UK

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.