Stockton Council |Social Worker| Permanence Team

Caritas Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking skilled Social Workers for a non-case holding role in the Permanence Team. You will focus on progressing discharge of care orders and SGO conversions, ensuring stability for children and young people within their family networks. Ideal candidates will be qualified Social Workers with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for families. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-impact work without case-holding responsibilities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in permanence planning.
• Ability to influence and coordinate across services.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Drive progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions.
• Collaborate with case-holding social workers and legal teams.
• Provide guidance and support to families and carers.
• Contribute to assessments and court documentation.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of care proceedings

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current registration

Job description

Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding Role)

We are looking for two skilled and motivated Social Workers to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process.
• Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and decision‑making panels as required.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration and experience in permanence planning.
• Strong understanding of care proceedings, SGO processes, and discharge of care orders.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across services.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people through timely and effective interventions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a specialist team dedicated to achieving permanence for children.
• Opportunity to focus on complex, high‑impact work without a case‑holding responsibility.
• Supportive environment with professional development opportunities.