Social Worker

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Blended working

Salary supplement: 10%

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a Social Worker for the East Locality to assess and support adults in East Middlesbrough. The role offers a blended working contract with agile homeworking alongside council bases and a 30-hour week.

The post emphasises flexible working, timely case management, and commitment to high-quality adult social care. Training opportunities and supervision are provided to support career development within a values-driven council.

Qualifications

• Effective assessment and care management skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with tight time scales.
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
• Proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users and carers in East Middlesbrough.
• Complete comprehensive care needs assessments and support plans.
• Implement services for vulnerable individuals experiencing trauma.

Job description

Please note that this post is 30 hours per week.

To helpus recruitsocial workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% supplement to social work salaries.This additional 10% will be reviewed at the end of March 2027.

We are seeking to appoint a Social Worker with experience of Adult Social Care.

The East Locality team cover the East of the Middlesbrough area.

The service is very keen to promote flexible working for all staff. This includes agile working at home as well as Middlesbrough Council bases. A blended working contract is offered for all staff.

This role will involve:

• Assessing individuals both service users and carers who live in East Middlesbrough.
• Completing comprehensive care needs assessments and support plans.
• Implementing services for those who are vulnerable and are experiencing trauma.

If you are looking for a new challenge, then the East Locality team is for you!

Middlesbrough Council is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have strong council values that underpin every aspect of the council and the services we provide.

New staff joining Middlesbrough Council can expect a welcome induction from the Chief Executive as well as a full induction programme within the team.

Middlesbrough is passionate about improving the lives of all its residents and we are working hard to deliver bespoke services to meet the chang in demand.

We are seeking to recruit a Social Worker committed to providing a high-quality service, who are effective in meeting tight deadlines, and can ensure they represent the council’s values to provide a positive customer experience.

Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead.

As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. You will have the access to regular supervisions as well as other staff support forums.

Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council.

You will also have:

• Effective assessment and care management skills.
• Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales.
• Be committed to multi-disciplinary working.
• Be proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support.

We will support you by providing regular supervision and access to training.

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.

We expect our experienced Social Workers to hold BIA (Grade K and L), Practice Educator or AMHP (Grade L) qualifications as outlined in our progression criteria. If you do not currently hold the relevant qualification, we welcome your application and will expect a commitment to undertaking the appropriate training upon commencing employment, with full support provided.

For more information about working in Adult Social Care, click the link below:

Adult Social Care in Middlesbrough ¦ Middlesbrough Council

Whether you are new to social care or an experienced practitioner ,The Adult Social Care Academy will support you through your induction, giving you the best possible start in your career. You’ll benefit from paid learning time, high quality training, clear career pathways, and wellbeing support designed to help you thrive.

Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference — by learning together, we achieve together.