Social Worker - Edge of Care

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking an enthusiastic social worker to join the Adolescent Safeguarding and Exploitation Team. This rewarding role involves supporting vulnerable teenagers and collaborating with various teams to ensure their safety and wellbeing. The council offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 32 days leave

Pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England Registration required.
• Successful completion of the ASYE is necessary.
• Experience in working with vulnerable teenagers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teenagers at risk of harm outside the family home.
• Build positive relationships and advocate for young people.
• Use the Signs of Safety social work model.

Skills

Advocacy

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Education

Degree in social work or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative social worker who has completed their assessed and supported year in employment, passionate about working with vulnerable teenagers across County Durham to join our Adolescent Safeguarding and Exploitation Team (ASET).

Our ASET team

Supports young people at risk of, or experiencing, harm outside of the family home, including child exploitation, mental health, radicalisation, and homelessness. This is a great opportunity to join a fully staffed and experienced team of 8 in a new post.

What do Ofsted say about us?

Inspectors have judged our Children’s Services as outstanding. Read the full report here.

What is involved?

This rewarding role involves supporting teenagers at risk of, or experiencing, harm outside of the family home. You will build positive relationships, negotiate and advocate for young people, and use the Signs of Safety social work model to understand their experiences. You will work closely with teams like Child Exploitation, Supporting Solutions, Rapid Response, police, and CAMHS.

Support

We prioritize your wellbeing with regular supervision, support from a social work consultant, and group supervision. We encourage flexible and hybrid working, including compressed hours. We invest in your development through comprehensive induction and training, offering opportunities for career growth in practice or management.

Requirements

• Degree in social work or equivalent qualification
• Current Social Work England Registration
• Successful completion of the ASYE

Refer to the attached person specification for full criteria. Successful candidates will need to apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Benefits

Competitive salary, up to 32 days leave, pension scheme, flexible/hybrid working options. More info: here.

Additional info

Follow us on social media for updates: Instagram and Facebook. Durham County Council operates a hybrid working model of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote, with flexibility for part-time roles.

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity. Support is available for disabled applicants. Details on our website.

Interviews

Scheduled for the week of 9th June 2025. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible applicants.

How to apply

Apply online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section to demonstrate your experience and skills. For more info, see our Privacy Notice here. All communication will be via the email registered with North East Jobs. Check your email, including junk mail, after the closing date.