Social Workers

Further Information

• Are you passionate about empowering adults to live fulfilling, independent lives?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to people’s lives as part of a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service?

Look no further! We are excited to offer three opportunities for Social Workers to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on a 12month Fixed Term Contract within our dynamic and supportive Adult Social Care services. These roles provide the chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while continuing to grow and develop your professional practice within one of our dedicated teams below:

• Early Intervention and Prevention
• Assessment and Support Planning
• Adult Mental Health

We welcome applications from both experienced Social Workers and newly qualified Social Workers.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we are committed to supporting the development of Social Workers at every stage of their career, offering a strong focus on continuous professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.

Each of our teams provides a unique and rewarding environment where you will work collaboratively to empower adults, promote independence, and support positive life outcomes. These roles are ideal for Social Workers who are passionate, motivated, and dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice.

Social Workers who are practicing as an authorised Approved Mental Health Professional will receive an allowance of £3,000 per annum.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term contract for an expected duration of 12 months. The length of the contract will be reviewed periodically with the post holder.

As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the council’s secondment policy.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary from £34,434 up to £47,181
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

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