Social Worker x 4 Posts (Assessment Team)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

South Tyneside Council is recruiting four Social Workers to join the Assessment Team within Children and Families Services. You will work on front-line safeguarding with families and children, delivering timely assessments and collaborative support plans.

Successful applicants will be SW England registered and have at least two years of post-qualifying experience. The role offers a pro rata salary range of £40,444 to £48,738 per year plus benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Formación

• Must be registered with Social Work England (SW England).
• At least two years post-qualifying direct experience in safeguarding children.
• Ability to work in fast-paced assessment environments.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct timely assessments for children and families.
• Develop and implement safeguarding plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to team case conferences.

Conocimientos

Registered Social Worker

Front-line safeguarding

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Social Worker x 4 Posts (Assessment Team) (Children and Families Services, Assessment Teams, South Tyneside)

Salary range: £40,444 to £48,738 pa pro rata Career Grade (Bar at £42,132, £44,253 & £46,579) (Inclusive of Retention Payments, Subject to Review March 2028) depending on experience

This is a time of exciting change in South Tyneside and we are looking to recruit four highly skilled and experienced Social Workers to work within our busy Assessment Teams. The successful candidates must be registered with SW England and must have at least two years post qualifying direct experience of front line safeguarding of children.

The Assessment Teams are the first people to meet children and families and set the tone for a collaborative and supportive relationship. Working in the Assessment Team is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.

In South Tyneside our children and families are at the forefront of everything we do. We want every child and family to feel supported in times of need and empowered to make the right decisions. We take pride in our social work teams, where staff are valued and supported and where we work together to drive this vision forward.If you hold the same values, believe you can make the difference and are looking to join a team who will deliver and support, then look no further.

Our June 2026 Ofsted inspection found that services for children and families have improved significantly, supported by a 'child-focused, stable, skilled and consistent workforce' committed to restorative and relational practice.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 6 November 2026.

Shortlisting and Interview dates are to be confirmed.

North East Jobs Reference number - 297986

Attachments

• Social Worker (CRT Assessment Team) JD - 14.02.25.docx
• Social Worker (CRT Assessment Team) PS - 14.02.25.doc
• Social Worker (Assessment Teams) revised SI - 9.09.26.doc
• Social Work Retention Career Grade & Progression (current - updated Salary 1.04.26) 19.05.23.docx