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Social Workers – Adult Services | Sponsorship Available

School Result, Stockton, CA, United States


Social Workers – Adult Services | Sponsorship Available
About the Role

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is expanding its Adult Social Care teams and is recruiting Social Workers across several service areas: Early Intervention and Prevention, Safeguarding, Learning Disability, and Adult Mental Health. These roles provide the opportunity to empower adults, promote independence, and deliver person-centred practice in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

You will manage a caseload within Adult Social Care, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to safeguard adults, promote wellbeing, and support positive life outcomes. Both permanent and temporary contracts are available, and applications are welcomed from experienced Social Workers, newly qualified practitioners, and students due to qualify.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred social work practice

Empower adults to live fulfilling, independent lives

Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies

Manage caseloads across safeguarding, prevention, learning disability, or mental health services

Contribute to continuous professional development and service improvement

Candidate Requirements
Essential

Recognised Social Work qualification (or due to qualify)

Registration with Social Work England (or eligibility upon qualification)

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting independence

Strong communication, assessment, and analytical skills

Desirable

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status (eligible for £3,000 annual allowance)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary/Pay: £34,434–£47,181 per year

AMHP allowance: £3,000 per annum

27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years) + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Employee benefits including discounts, online GP access, physiotherapy services, and Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Location
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Stockton-on-Tees.

Timeline

Closing date: 3 May 2026, 23:59

Full-time role (37 hours per week)

Permanent and temporary contracts available

How to Apply
Apply online via North East Jobs (Vacancy ID: 294833). For informal discussions contact Carol Malham, Senior Manager, at carol.malham@stockton.gov.uk or call 01642 524922.

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