Social Worker

Middlesbrough Council; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking experienced and newly qualified Social Workers to join its Adult Social Care Department. This role offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, with comprehensive support for career development and flexible working options. Key responsibilities include managing complex caseloads and assessing care needs while working within a passionate team focused on improving service delivery.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits portal

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Travel and car parking schemes

Staff networks

Staff lottery

Fantastic career progression

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health.
• Interest in supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Adaptable and flexible to manage varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of clients with severe mental health needs.
• Assess social care needs and deliver comprehensive care plans.
• Support newly qualified Social Workers through the ASYE program.

Skills

Mental Health

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Qualification in Social Work

Eligible for registration with Social Work England

Job description

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About Us

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen, giving you the opportunity to join our expanding Adult Social Care Department. If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge or a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking for an excellent start to your career this could be the opportunity for you.

Middlesbrough is changing, with a thriving University and new high quality office buildings in the centre of town we are seeing large professional businesses moving into Middlesbrough and leisure facilities emerging to support the staff that they attract. Middlesbrough is growing and with easy access to beautiful coastline and the North Yorkshire Moors it is a great place to live and work. You will find that Middlesbrough is a proud town with a strong sense of identity and history. With a complex mix of nationalities and ethnicities alongside a post-industrial history of chronic ill-health and some of the most deprived wards in England it is a challenging but extremely rewarding place to work as a Social Worker.

Our focus is on supporting vulnerable adults over 18 with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, substance use, domestic abuse, mental health and homelessness. If you have experience in these areas or a keen interest in supporting and learning more about these needs, this could be the role you are looking for. We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified Social Worker who can effectively manage a complex caseload of clients with severe and enduring mental health needs whilst assessing the social care needs of individuals to deliver comprehensive care plans to meet specific needs.

Due to the nature of this role, you will hold an interesting and varied caseload so being adaptable and flexible is key to your success. In return you will receive superb training opportunities and career planning alongside, flexible working with the option of a blended working environment (home and office where appropriate). New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a warm welcome from the team, directors and Chief Executive as well as a workplace buddy and full induction process.

Applications are sought from individuals who have an interest in Mental Health. For newly qualified social workers we provide a high level of support to complete the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) with experienced social workers providing regular and tailored guidance and input. For experienced social workers there are opportunities for further professional development including training as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). For those already qualified as AMHP following approval to practice a generous market supplement is available. At Middlesbrough, we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents, focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with customers, ensuring they get the best support available. If you are a qualified social worker with the skills and drive to help continue to improve services and support for our adults, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Please note anyone employed in this position will need to be registered, or eligible for registration, with Social Work England.

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

In return we can offer

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

‘Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships’