Progressed Social Worker

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Progressed Social Worker for its Long-Term Social Work Service. The role involves managing complex caseloads and working closely with children and families to ensure their well-being. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options along with generous leave and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a varied and complex caseload as a social worker.
• Ability to support children, families, and professionals effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term Child in Need support cases.
• Implement Child Protection Plans and participate in Care Proceedings.

Job description

The Role

We’re recruiting to our Long-Term Social Work Service, supporting children and families through:

• Long-term Child in Need support
• Child Protection Plans
• Care Proceedings

As a Progressed Social Worker, you’ll manage a varied and complex caseload, applying your experience and insight to deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice. You’ll work closely with children, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes, while continuing to grow your skills and confidence in a supportive, ambitious environment.

Why Newcastle

Newcastle is more than a place—it’s a community. A vibrant, multicultural city where creativity, kindness, and resilience run deep. From the Quayside to Jesmond Dene, from Ouseburn’s indie cafés to our world‑class universities, this is a city that welcomes you—and your ideas—with open arms.

We’re proud to be:

• A UNICEF Child Friendly City in progress
• A City of Sanctuary – a welcome place for those seeking refuge
• A city where social workers are valued, supported, and heard

“Children benefit from committed social workers who know them well and recognise the importance of children needing a trusted adult in their lives.” — Ofsted, 2025

“The relational practice model is in evidence across the help and protection service… enabling social workers to undertake more complex direct work and interventions with children.” — Ofsted, 2025

“Practitioners… report feeling highly valued and well supported.” — Ofsted, 2025

What We Offer

• A dedicated 5-day induction
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A generous flexi‑time scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Access to home electronics and vehicle leasing schemes
• Access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential

Ready to Apply

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

For an informal chat, contact Andrew Burden on 01912115845 or email [e-mail].

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Learn more: www.newcastle.gov.uk/csc