Social Worker

The Locality Social Work Teams cover both East and West of Middlesbrough working with Adults from 18 years old. The service is very keen to promote flexible working for all staff, including agile working at home as well as Middlesbrough Council bases. A blended working contract is offered for all staff. 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 2025. If you are looking for a new challenge, then the West Locality Social Work Team is for you! We are seeking to appoint a Social Care Worker with experience of working within adult social care. Do you have the passion to support people with diverse needs including (but not limited to) autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, educational needs, acquired brain injuries, and those who experience addiction and significant trauma? If so, this job could be for you! The role involves working directly using a person-centered 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. Middlesbrough Council is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have strong Council Values that underpin every aspect of the council and the services we provide. New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a welcome induction from the Chief Executive as well as a full induction programme within the team. Middlesbrough is passionate about improving the lives of all its residents, and we are working hard to deliver bespoke services to meet the change in demand. We are seeking to recruit a Social Care Worker committed to providing a high-quality service, who is effective in meeting tight deadlines and can ensure they represent the council’s values to provide a positive customer experience. Middlesbrough Council offers superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead, as well as a Social Work Apprenticeship for the right candidates. For Social Care Workers, we provide a high level of support with experienced Social Workers offering regular and tailored guidance and input through 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 regular supervisions as well as other staff support forums. Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also: Have effective assessment and care management skills Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales Be committed to multi-disciplinary working Be proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support Meet the travel requirements of the post We will support you by providing regular supervision and access to training. For an informal discussion, please contact Gail Lynch – Team Manager on 01642 303900/729329. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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