ONGOING ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION TEAM - 1 x 37hr Social Worker - fixed term post until 30th September 2027. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Band 10 or 11 Social Worker.
You will work within a cohesive team of Social Workers, under the supportive guidance of a Team Manager and Senior Practitioner to deliver person-centred outcomes to the people of Darlington. The team are based at the Town Hall in Darlington with a mixture of home and office based working.
You will provide ongoing assessment, support planning and interventions for adults aged 18+ with a range of complex needs in the Darlington area.
The team works proactively with service users, their families, carers and professionals to maximise independence through a comprehensive strengths-based approach to assessment and support planning. The dynamic nature of the team is underpinned by a strong commitment to the principles underpinning The Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service and be responsible for a range of assessments including Care and Support Needs, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, and Support Planning to promote the wellbeing of adults in line with the Care Act 2014.
The successful applicant will:
- Demonstrate sound assessment and case management skills
- Be able to work in a busy environment and to timescales
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be committed to multi-disciplinary working and making a difference to those we work with
Our team offers regular supervision and appraisal, excellent training opportunities and a strong team identity. We are looking for an experienced social worker currently who is committed to strength-based practice, focusing on enabling people as much as possible to build on their own networks and strengths as a means of meeting their needs.
Joss Harbron, our Assistant Director for Adult Social Care says “Darlington has an established and successful track record in adult social care, where high challenge comes with high support. There is strong engagement with citizens and strong partnerships and collaboration across the directorates. I believe we deliver strong visible leadership, with clear governance, accountability and in a culture which welcomes active contributions from the teams whilst delivering high performing services.“
In May 2025 Adult Social Care in Darlington was CQC rated Good achieving an overall score of 73%
This is what CQC said about us –
"Staff said the local authority was a good place to work, highlighting positive relationships and career progression, including apprenticeships and the step-up to social work program.
Staff who had worked elsewhere said they appreciated the good workplace support and feeling looked after, heard, and listened to. Supervision was always available, and there was a focus on wellbeing”.
If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic professional, who brings passion and commitment to achieving the best for the most vulnerable people and have experience in working within health and social care we would like to hear from you.
We have a strong commitment to professional development throughout all our Adult Service areas, with a training programme that is workforce-led and has strong links to supervision, appraisal and audit.
Our employee offer includes:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme (if applicable)
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and job itself please contact Olivia Harper, Team Manager for OAIT or Grace Mahachi, Acting Team Manager for OAIT via email on [email protected] / [email protected].
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check is required.
Provisional Interview dates for this post will be w/c 7th September 2026.
General Information for Applicants:
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].
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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
