Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Specialist & Lifelong Services as a Social Worker.
About Us
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our established Learning Disability. You will hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% market supplement to social work salaries, which will be reviewed at the end of March 2026.
The team supports people with a learning disability from the age of 18 years. The work is varied, demanding and very rewarding. You will manage a varied caseload who may be living at home with parents, in supported living, residential placements, mental health hospitals or other settings.
As a social worker you will work closely with colleagues within the Learning Disabilities Team as well as partners from Health, the voluntary and charitable sector and with children’s services and education for those young people coming through transitions into adult social care.
We are looking for someone who is creative and can think outside the box when working to support people with a learning disability to achieve better outcomes.
The team is based in newly refurbished offices in Middlesbrough. You will receive regular supervision, access to training and development and the opportunity to make a difference.
Middlesbrough council offers the opportunity for blended working, and we are committed to supporting our staff by providing a healthy and positive work culture.
Applications for the post are invited from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
- Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent pension plus top-up options.
- Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
- Flexible working (dependent on job role).
- Electric car lease scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff lottery.
- Travel and car parking schemes.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact please contact Susan Kish: Manager, Learning Disabilities Team on Susan_Kish@Middlesbrough.gov.uk or Tel: 01642 729663
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operative 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.
Salary: £35,412 – £44,075 (Plus 10% market supplement once AYSE complete)
