Social Worker - Children and Families Social Care
Up to 37 hours per week OR part-time / term-time only options available
Salary: Up to £47,181 (linked to career progression)
Additional £3,000 annual retention payment (Grade K and above)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Contract: Permanent, flexible working patterns available
Make a difference. Feel supported. Thrive in your career.
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, were building a service where social workers can genuinely thrive. If you want to make a meaningful impact with the flexibility to shape your working week, this could be your next move.
Were investing in strong practice, systemic approaches and high-quality support so our social workers can deliver excellent outcomes for children and families without compromising work-life balance.
Why Join Us?
A flexible working offer that fits real lives
We know one size doesnt fit all.
Choose from:
- Up to 37 hours per week
- Part-time patterns
- Term-time only working
- Agile/hybrid options depending on team needs
Your wellbeing matters - and your role should work with your life, not against it.
A supportive culture you can feel
Youll be part of small, friendly teams with:
- Consistent, visible managers
- Supportive supervision
- Realistic caseloads
- Time to build strong, long-term relationships with families
This is a space where good practice is recognised and nurtured.
A brilliant workplace
Our state-of-the-art riverside office offers:
- Free parking
- Modern collaborative spaces
- Wellbeing rooms
- On-site café
- Beautiful river views
About the Role
Youll work with children, young people and families who require co-ordinated social care support. This includes children with Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, and those involved in PLO or court proceedings.
You will:
- Build meaningful, trusting relationships
- Exercise professional judgement
- Promote safety, stability and positive change
- Work closely with partner agencies
- Contribute to assessments, planning and direct workWe want practitioners who value curiosity, compassion, integrity and reflective practice.
What Were Looking For
To be considered, you will need:
- A recognised social work qualification
- Registration with Social Work England
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
- Compassion, resilience and excellent communication skills
- Skilled in developing care plans and coordinating interventions that support positive outcomes.
- Experience collaborating with multi-agency partners.
- Use of policies and procedures in Social Work practice
- Experience promoting continuous service improvement and positive culture
What Youll Get
- Career progression salary up to £47,181
- £3,000 retention payment (Grade K+)
- Up to 32 days annual leave
- Option to purchase extra leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- SWE registration paid
- Access to the Social Work Academy
- Regular training and shared learning
- Car lease scheme
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
- Physiotherapy, counselling and online GP services
Interested? Want an informal chat first?
Contact: Darran Hope (Service Lead) - 01642 528636 or
[email protected]
Contact: Julie Allison (Service Lead) - 01642 527396 or
[email protected]
Were excited to hear from you.
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.
