Social Workers - Children & Families

Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking qualified Social Workers for their Children & Families Social Care Teams in Tees Valley. The role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families, supported by a compassionate management team. With a competitive salary ranging from £34,434 to £47,181, plus additional benefits like a retention payment and generous annual leave, this position promises both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Salary progression ranging from £34,434 - £47,181

£3,000 annual retention payment

27 days annual leave, increasing to 32

Generous Pension Scheme

Paid SWE Registration

Employee benefits including discounts and support programmes

Qualifications

• Have a relevant social work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families.
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices.
• Be an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Build longer term relationships with children and their families.
• Co‑ordinate and deliver social care services.
• Manage a caseload and ensure effective support.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Understanding of children's needs

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

About the Role

• Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children and their families in Stockton?
• Do you want to work in a social work team that is friendly and compassionate, with managers who are there to support you every step of the way?
• Would you like to join a transformational council that is investing in social work training programmes in systemic practice?

Look no further, Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council has the perfect opportunity for you! Our Children's Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are creating an empowering environment where social work practice can thrive, where social workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives. We have a highly experienced and dedicated management team who are aspirational for the service. This means you will have a consistent manager and clear direction and support. You will be working from our new state‑of‑the‑art council office on the riverside in Stockton, with free parking, a great riverside café, and large modern office spaces. We are currently recruiting qualified Social Workers for our Children & Families Social Care Teams.

Responsibilities

As a social worker in the Children & Families social care teams, you will build longer term relationships with children and their families. In this varied role, you will respond to, co‑ordinate and deliver social care services to children, young people and their families for children who have a child in need plan or child protection plan, including those who may be involved in PLO and court proceedings.

You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive development support through the social work academy, regular supervision, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant social work qualification
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices
• Be an excellent communicator

Benefits

We know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits. Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well‑being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:

• A career progression salary from £34,434 - £47,181
• £3,000 annual retention payment for Grade K and above (paid monthly)
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
• Your SWE Registration paid for
• Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.