Social Care Officer (Sensory Support)

Stockton-on-tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting a temporary, part-time Social Care Officer to join the Sensory Support Team in the Stockton-on-Tees area. The role focuses on both children and adults with sensory needs, delivering person-centred support to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will assess needs, provide information and liaise with carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. The post is fixed-term; secondments may be considered for internal staff.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with adults in a health or social care environment.
• Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships with individuals, carers and professionals.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Has a passion for helping people maintain their independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and work closely with individuals to understand their needs and achieve positive outcomes.
• Deliver person-centred support and liaise with carers and partner agencies.
• Carry out specialist assessments and promote independence and wellbeing.
• Provide information and advice to enable access to the right support at the right time.

Skills

Adult social care experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organised & proactive

Person-centred support

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary, part-time (22.5 hours) Social Care Officer to work within the Sensory Support Team. This specialist team covers both children and adults living in the Stockton-on-Tees area. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals, carers and partner agencies, delivering person-centred support that makes a real difference to people's lives every day. The team carries out specialist assessments and provides tailored support to those with sensory needs, promoting independence, choice and wellbeing. The team's main aims:

• Assess the sensory needs of individuals
• Help to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal on-going social care support
• Offer information and advice to enable people to access the right support at the right time
• Explore and facilitate the use of equipment and assistive technology to promote independence and wellbeing
• Help people to connect with others within the community and reduce loneliness, As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application., 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 '[e-mail]' 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.

Supporting documents Social Care Officer - JD,PS&KR.pdf (455.45 KB) 2. Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (193.3 KB) 13. SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf (333.17 KB)

• Has experience working with adults in a health or social care environment.
• Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships with individuals, carers and professionals.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Has a passion for helping people maintain their independence and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, working closely with individuals to understand their needs and achieve positive outcomes.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Flexible Working arrangements - working on-site at our offices in Stockton, and the ability to work some of your time from home.
• Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.