Social Worker - Integrated Front Door

Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local council in the UK seeks social workers to establish a new Family Help Front Door service. This role involves screening contacts, providing advice, and collaborating with partners to improve referrals. The position benefits from flexible working options and offers 27 days annual leave, a strong pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Online GP appointments

Access to NHS Fleet Car Lease scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Screen and triage contacts to ensure timely, effective multi-agency responses.
• Provide advice and consultation to families and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with partners to improve referral quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Shape the future of family support in Stockton Lead the way in transforming family support in Stockton! We are launching a new integrated Family Help Front Door service and are seeking social workers to play a pivotal role in establishing this innovative approach. Our new front door will work with families at the earliest opportunity through family help services, while supporting partners to make effective referrals when children require targeted or safeguarding responses. You'll be part of a multi-agency team in our modern riverside offices, collaborating to deliver real impact.

What you’ll do

• Screen and triage contacts to ensure timely, effective multi-agency responses.
• Provide advice and consultation to families and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with partners to improve referral quality and understanding of thresholds.
• Use strengths-based and systemic approaches to reduce risk and prevent escalation.
• Maintain compliance with Social Work England standards.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

We're not just a council - we're a modern, forward-thinking organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and growth. Here's what makes us stand out:

Flexibility built in

• Agile working with flexible working options and hybrid arrangements.

Fantastic benefits

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years (plus Bank Holidays and opportunities to buy more)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with strong employer contributions.
• Modern riverside HQ - free parking, onsite café and wellbeing room.
• Mental health & wellbeing support - 24/7 counselling, free therapy & physiotherapy.
• Online GP appointments.
• VivUp scheme - discounts at 1000+ retailers.
• Access to NHS Fleet Car Lease scheme.
• Career development via our Social Work Academy.