Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Access and Safeguarding service as a Qualified Social Worker.
If you are you looking for a new challenge, then the West Locality Social Work Team is for you!! This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Student about to qualify, a newly qualified Social Worker looking to complete the ASYE or an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care.
To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% supplement to social work salaries. This additional 10% will be reviewed at the end of March 2026.
Do you have the passion to support people living with diverse needs including (but not limited to) autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties and educational needs, people with acquired brain injuries and people who experience addiction and significant trauma? If so, this job could be for you!!!
The role involves working directly using the conversational, person centered and trauma informed approach promoting independence and discussing how to support individuals to meet their goals and aspirations. You will undertake strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and develop plans to meet the desired outcomes of both service users and carers alike.
Within the West Locality Adult Social Work Team, you will be working collaboratively with partner agencies including South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust and Accessing Change Together (ACT) Middlesbrough, amongst many others including the Voluntary and Private Sector, whilst working to achieve the best outcomes for our communities.
You will work with experienced and settled teams, holding an interesting and varied caseload. You will have the opportunity to take a blended contract, working from home as well working from Fountain Court, our open planned and modern office. New staff joining Middlesbrough Council can expect a warm welcome from the team. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other adult social care teams and our homeless team who share our office space. Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead.
For ASYE social workers we provide a high level of support to staff with experienced social workers providing regular and tailored guidance and input with regular staff catch ups and development sessions. As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. Staff have access to monthly supervision (with increased frequency for NQSWs undertaking their ASYE) as well as other staff support forums and protected development time. New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a welcome induction from the Chief Executive as well as a full induction programme within Adult Social Care and within the team.
At Middlesbrough, we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents, focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with people, ensuring they get the best support available. If you are a qualified social worker with the skills and drive to help continue to improve services and support for our adults, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also:
- Have effective assessment skills
- Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales
- Be committed to multi-disciplinary working
- Be proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support
- Be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
To find out more about the services we provide or how you can be a part of Middlesbrough please contact Gail Lynch on 01642 303900 for more information.
We can’t wait to hear from you and you are welcome to visit us for an informal discussion prior to applying for a post.
Please note anyone employed in this position will need to be registered, or eligible for registration, with Social Work England. For those awaiting registration with Social Work England we are able to offer you employment as a Social Care Worker in the interim.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Salary: £33,699 – £44,075 (Plus 10% market supplement once AYSE completed)
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
