- Are you just about to finish your Social Work degree course or a recent graduate?
- Do you want to work in a social work team that is friendly, compassionate, positive and supportive?
- Would you like to join a council that invests in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway?
Look no further, we would love you to join our Social Work Academy here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council!
Our Childrens Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are creating an environment where social work practice can thrive, where social workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives.
We are currently recruiting for 2 x Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to complete their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). As a Newly Qualified Social Worker youll receive professional development and support throughout your ASYE.
There will be plenty of professional development opportunities based on your own identified needs and areas of interest. Ultimately, we want you to develop high standards of practice so that you can deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families throughout your career.
On successful completion of your ASYE, in recognition of your move from NQSW to Social Worker, youll also be awarded your next career grade.
Stockton on Tees Borough Council won the Supportive Social Work Employer award in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023 due to our excellent practice as an employer in supporting, leading and championing our social work employees.
We will provide a nurturing environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children, young people and their families. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources.
You will also receive extra personal support from an advanced practitioner, regular high quality reflective supervision and a safe space for discussion, bespoke learning and development and excellent post-qualifying opportunities.
We have a highly experienced and dedicated permanent management team who are aspirational for the service. This means you will have a consistent manager and clear direction and support.
You will be working from our new state-of-the-art council office on the riverside in Stockton, with free parking, a great riverside café, and large modern office spaces.
To be considered for interview, you will:
- Have a relevant social work qualification (or awaiting formal award of your qualification)
- Have recently qualified and willing to complete the ASYE programme
- Have a UK Driving Licence and access to a motor vehicle
- Be registered with Social Work England on commencement of your ASYE (If you are a newly qualified candidate awaiting formal award of your degree and confirmed SWE registration, you have the opportunity to start work with us as a Social Care Officer in the interim)
- Have experience of direct work with children, young people and their families
- Be an excellent communicator and problem-solver
- Have a commitment for your own personal development and professional growth
We know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, thats why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits.
Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:
- A career progression salary starting from £34,434
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
- Your SWE Registration paid for
- Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.
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
If you would like an informal discussion about the roles before you apply, then please contact Victoria Robinson, Senior Practitioner Learning Academy via email at
[email protected]
We are intending to interview on Friday 24th July 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
We look forward to reading your application.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
