Things are happening and changing at pace here in Childrens Services in Stockton on Tees.
Theres lots going on and we have come a long way. Were seeking ambitious, hardworking and innovative people to join our team.
We are delighted to be seeking a Keeping in Touch Worker to join our Careers Team, who work across Stockton. The role includes regular contact with young people aged 14-25 to establish and respond to their needs.
The post also includes home visits and signposting appropriately to both internal and external services. You will hold your own caseload and record information using a case management system.
Were looking for someone who:
- Connects easily with people and knows how to build trust through honest, supportive conversations.
- Genuinely cares about helping young people take positive steps towards their future.
- Is organised and proactive, able to manage different priorities without losing sight of the detail.
- Enjoys working with a variety of people and building strong relationships along the way.
- Brings resilience and positivity, even when situations are challenging.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to hold children at the centre of everything that we do and reinforce our commitment to embedding relationship -based practice.
Well support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve the lived experience of children.
In addition to excellent career progression opportunities, with a clear and supported development path, we also offer agile working, with flexible and family friendly policies, that have a work/life balance at their core, plus lots, lots more…as you can see below.
Its rewarding:
- Competitive salary to match your expertise
- 27-32 days of annual leave (depending on length of service), plus an annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent local government pension scheme
And well support you:
- Great tech to keep you connected
- Family friendly policies
- Access to free health and wellbeing services
- Leisure discounts
- Bus and train discounts, cycle to work scheme
- Supportive management and leadership
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
And thats not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Please note this is a fixed term role that is expected to last until 31 March 2027.
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the councils secondment policy.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ian Caley, Team Manager - Careers, at
[email protected]
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
