We have an exciting role on offer within our Adult’s Social Care and Health service as a 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.

If you are you looking for a new challenge, then the West Locality Social Work Team is for you!! This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Student about to qualify, a newly qualified Social Worker looking to complete the ASYE or an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care.

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

The role involves working directly using the conversational, person-centred and trauma informed approach promoting independence and discussing how to support individuals to meet their goals and aspirations. You will undertake strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and develop plans to meet the desired outcomes of both service users and carers alike.

In the West Locality Adult Social Work 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 communities.

You will work with experienced and settled teams, holding an interesting and varied caseload. You will have the opportunity to take a blended contract, working from home as well working from Fountain Court, our open planned and modern office. 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 our workforce development lead. For ASYE social workers we provide a high level of support to staff with experienced social workers providing regular and tailored guidance and input with regular staff catch ups and development sessions.

As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. Staff have access to monthly supervision (with increased frequency for NQSWs undertaking their ASYE) 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.

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.

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. Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council.

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.

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Gail Lynch Gail_Lynch@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

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.

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.

Telephone: 01642 727088
Email: recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk