Social Worker - Progressed

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Newcastle's Children's Social Care and make a meaningful impact on children's lives. We are looking for dedicated Social Workers for our Children in Care Service to enhance support for vulnerable youth and foster strong family relationships. Be part of a commendable team recognized for its excellence by Ofsted.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to defined benefit pension scheme

Home electronics and vehicle leasing schemes

Qualifications

• Driven and ambitious in making a positive impact.
• Committed to relational and restorative practice.
• Strong team player eager to collaborate with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital support to children and young people in care.
• Collaborate with families and partners to achieve the best outcomes.
• Champion social work values and participate in agency relations.

Skills

Relational Practice

Restorative Practice

Team Collaboration

Education

Completed ASYE journey

Job description

Join Newcastle’s Children’s Social Care – Make a Difference Every Day



As we celebrate four years of embedding a relational and restorative practice culture across our service, we're looking for passionate, child-centred Social Workers to join our skilled and enthusiastic team. If you're seeking a role within a service rated GOOD in all areas by Ofsted—and committed to working with families, rather than doing to them, then Newcastle is the place for you.



The Role



We are currently recruiting Social Workers for our Children in Care Service who have successfuly completed thier ASYE journey and are already progressing in your career. Please refer to the attached documents for more details.



The Children in Care Service provides vital support to children and young people in our care, as well as those transitioning to independence.



Who We’re Looking For



We're passionate about achieving the best outcomes for the children in our city—and you should be too. We seek Social Workers who are:



Driven and ambitious in making a positive impact

Committed to relational and restorative practice

Strong team players, eager to collaborate with our outstanding partner agencies

Championing social work values in a workplace that prioritises relationships



Why Newcastle Children’s Social Care?



In February 2022, Ofsted rated Newcastle Children’s Social Care GOOD across all areas. Here’s what they had to say:



"Social workers are positive about working for Newcastle. They feel well supported through their induction and speak of supportive and available managers."



We’ve built a relational and restorative approach across our service and city, transforming how we work with children, families, and partners—focusing on strengths and values.



What We Offer



A dedicated 5-day induction

Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional leave

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

A generous Flexi Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support

Access to a defined benefit pension scheme

Home electronics and vehicle leasing schemes



Join us today



We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, we will carry out enhanced recruitment checks, including criminal record checks and police information assessments. Please note that it is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role in regulated activity.



Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form. Any communication about your application will be sent to the email address linked to your Northeast Jobs account, so please ensure you check your inbox.



For more information about working in Newcastle, visit www.newcastle.gov.uk/csc or contact our Children in Care Team Managers:

Angela Jacobson, Jen Robinson, and Jayne Noke – 0191 2782700



Previous applicants need not apply