- Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children and their families in Stockton?
- Do you want to work in a social work team that is friendly and compassionate, with permanent managers who are there to support you every step of the way?
- Would you like to join a transformational council that is investing in social work training programmes in systemic practice?
Look no further, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Childrens Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are creating an empowering 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 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.
We are currently recruiting a qualified Social Worker for our Disabled Childrens Team.
As a Social Worker in our Disabled Childrens team, you will provide support to disabled children with complex and lifelong disabilities and their families, including those who are within our care. This will involve carrying out assessments to devise and implement support packages, which can include short breaks arrangements.
You will work closely with both internal and external partners to meet the childs assessed needs, helping our children and young people to achieve their potential and supporting a smooth and positive transition to adulthood.
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 development support through the social work academy, regular supervision, and career progression opportunities.
To be considered for interview, you will:
- Have a relevant social work qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
- Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices
- Be an excellent communicator
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
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 from £38,220 - £47,181
- £3,000 annual retention payment (paid monthly)
- 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, access to online GP appointments, 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:
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If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Heidi Scott-Nelson, Head of Service, on
[email protected] or 01642 527829.
We are intending to interview on 17 August 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
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.
