Social Worker – Children and Families

Tees Valley Source: WhatJobs

£3,000 retention payment

Make a difference. Feel supported. Thrive in your career.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re 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.

We’re 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.

A supportive culture you can feel

You’ll 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

You’ll 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 work

We want practitioners who value curiosity, compassion, integrity and reflective practice.

It is anticipated that appointments will be made at Grade M of the career grade to maintain a skills balance within the team.

What We’re 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 You’ll Get

Career progression salary up to £48,738
£3,000 retention payment
27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 yearsservice)
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

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:

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Please note that we’re 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.

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 Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles: The Council’s 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 employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.

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