Social Worker x 4 Posts (Assessment Team)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking four Social Worker posts in the Assessment Team to join a busy, dedicated team focused on safeguarding children. You must be registered with SW England and have at least two years post-qualifying frontline experience, with a passion for making a difference in families' lives.

The Assessment Teams conduct initial contact with children and families, delivering supportive, collaborative assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SW England and have at least two years post qualifying direct experience of front line safeguarding of children.
• Experience in assessment work within Children and Families Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment Teams meet children and families and set the tone for collaboration and support.
• Work in a fast-paced but rewarding environment delivering assessment work and safeguarding outcomes.

Skills

Front-line safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Social Worker (SW England)

2+ years post-qualifying experience

Job description

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.

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.

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Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 25 September 2026.

Shortlisting and Interview dates are to be confirmed.

North East Jobs Reference number - 297986