Social Worker - Kinship Care Team

Stockton-on-tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a qualified social worker to join their Kinship Care Team on a part-time basis. The role involves supporting kinship carers and assessing applicants for Special Guardianship Orders. The ideal candidate must be registered with Social Work England and have experience in fostering or kinship care. Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £28,053

Flexible & agile working

Generous annual leave

SWE registration paid

Career development through Social Work Academy

Mental health & wellbeing support

NHS car lease scheme

Retail discounts via VivUp

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering, looked-after children, or kinship care.
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain relationships with children and carers.
• Ability to meet tight timescales and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting kinship carers through supervision, training, and guidance.
• Assessing kinship foster carers seeking Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs).
• Helping children remain within their family networks.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Report writing skills

Organisational skills

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

ASYE completion

Job description

We're looking for a qualified social worker to join our Kinship Care Team, part of our expanding Family Placement Service. This part‑time role (22 hours per week) offers the flexibility to balance your professional impact with your personal life. You'll be part of a passionate team focused on:

• Supporting kinship carers through supervision, training, and guidance
• Assessing kinship foster carers seeking Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs)
• Helping children remain within their family networks, promoting stability, identity, and long‑term well‑being

This is a unique opportunity to work in a service that values relational practice, permanence, and creative thinking – with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• A qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
• ASYE completed (we offer a separate programme for newly qualified social workers)
• Experience in fostering, looked‑after children, or kinship care
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain relationships with children and carers
• Strong assessment, report writing, and organisational skills
• Ability to meet tight timescales and work collaboratively

At Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, we’re proud to be a place where social workers are trusted, valued, and supported to make a real difference. We’re not just delivering services – we’re Powering Our Future, transforming how we work through systemic practice, digital innovation, and a culture of flexibility and well‑being.

Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of up to £28,053
• Flexible & agile working to support your work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus Bank Holidays (32 days after 5 years service) and the option to buy more
• SWE registration paid
• Career development through our Social Work Academy
• Mental health & wellbeing support plus online GP appointments
• NHS car lease scheme and bike‑to‑work scheme
• Retail discounts via VivUp
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Your Workplace

• Modern riverside HQ with free parking
• Onsite café and wellbeing room
• Supportive, permanent managers
• Piloting Magic Notes for smarter case recording