Social Worker

To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% supplement to social work salaries.  This additional 10% will be reviewed at the end of March 2027.

We have an exciting role on offer within the Access and Safeguarding service as a Social Worker.

If you are looking for a new challenge, then the Adult Access and Advice team is for you!

Do you have the passion to support people living with diverse needs including (but not limited to) autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and educational needs, people with acquired brain injuries and people who experience addiction and significant trauma?

If so, this job could be for you!

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working at the ‘front door of Adult Social Care’ responding to initial enquiries to Adult Social Care and gathering information, signposting people and professional partners if Adult Social Care is not the appropriate resource. You will be using a conversational approach and prompting strength-based support.

It will be fast paced work with decisions being made within a 72hr period as to whether a person referred is transferred onto the appropriate resource or the enquiry closed.

Within the Adult Access and Advice Team, you will be working collaboratively with partner agencies, including South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust and Accessing Change Together (ACT) Middlesbrough, amongst many others including the Voluntary and Private Sector, whilst working to achieve the best outcomes for our Community.

This will be an office-based position at Fountain Court, Middlesbrough.

New staff joining Middlesbrough Council can expect a warm welcome from the team. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Adult Social Care teams.

Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through workforce development lead.

As a service we are committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. Staff have access to monthly supervision as well as other staff support forums and protected development time.

New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a welcome induction from the Chief Executive as well as a full induction programme within Adult Social Care and within the team.

At Middlesbrough, we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents, focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with people, ensuring they get the best support available.

If you are a qualified social worker with the skills and drive to help continue to improve services and support for our adults, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also:

• Have effective assessment skill.
• Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight timescales.
•  Be committed to multi-disciplinary working.
•  Be proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support.

We can’t wait to hear from you, and you are welcome to visit us for an informal discussion prior to applying for a post.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Paul Dicken at Paul_Dicken@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 729139.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

If you are viewing this advert on the North East Jobs website, please go to Vacancies ¦ Middlesbrough Council to view the Job Description & Person Specification and apply for the role.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We expect our experienced Social Workers to hold BIA (Grade K and L), Practice Educator or AMHP (Grade L) qualifications as outlined in our progression criteria. If you do not currently hold the relevant qualification, we welcome your application and will expect a commitment to undertaking the appropriate training upon commencing employment, with full support provided.

For more information about working in Adult Social Care, click the link below:

Adult Social Care in Middlesbrough ¦ Middlesbrough Council

Whether you are new to social care or an experienced practitioner ,The Adult Social Care Academy will support you through your induction, giving you the best possible start in your career. You’ll benefit from paid learning time, high quality training, clear career pathways, and wellbeing support designed to help you thrive.

Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference — by learning together, we achieve together.