Social Worker - Kinship Care TeamMiddlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough Council's Kinship Care Team is seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join our team. We are committed to providing high-quality support and care for children and families within our community.
As a Social Worker in our Kinship Care Team, you will be responsible for:
...- Working directly with children and families involved in kinship care arrangements.
- Conducting thorough assessments of children's needs and developing tailored care plans.
- Providing support and guidance to kinship carers.
- Liaising with other professionals, including health visitors, teachers, and other social workers.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
Why Choose Middlesbrough?
Join a council where support, visibility, and growth are part of everyday work life. Middlesbrough's management team, praised by Ofsted, fosters a supportive and accessible environment. Social workers here whether permanent or agency-benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, allowing you to thrive in a role where you'll make a difference every day.
A Community Invested in You
They place a high value on your growth. Middlesbrough's Centre for Practice Development ensures all staff receive high-quality training, support, and resources, so you're equipped to deliver exceptional care. Join and be part of a team committed to your professional and personal success.
Rewarding Careers and Competitive Pay
Middlesbrough welcome social workers at all career stages, from newly qualified to advanced practitioners. They offer competitive salaries, plus numerous opportunities for advancement and ongoing training.
Benefits Designed for Your Well-being and Success
Middlesbrough Council is committed to supporting your work-life balance and career development with an exceptional benefits package, including:
- Relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible candidates.
- Hybrid working model for flexibility and a balanced life.
- 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after five years, plus paid bank holidays.
- Employer pension contributions of 11.5% (worth over £5,000 per year) and a death-in-service benefit of 3.5 times your annual salary.
- Generous paid sick leave of up to six months at full pay and six months at half pay.
- Electric car scheme and free town center parking with mileage reimbursement.
Additional Benefits for Your Professional Growth and Well-being
Middlesbrough is dedicated to helping you thrive in all aspects of life:
- Family-friendly policies and discretionary paid leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, plus discounts at popular retailers.
- Social Work Academy to support career progression.
- Regular personal and case supervisions, reflective discussions, and peer audits to enhance your skills.
- Manageable caseloads and support from a dedicated workforce development team.
- Access to emotional well-being support and resources, including counselling and health services.
- Training through Middlesbrough Learns, with quarterly "practice and positivity weeks" to celebrate and learn from outstanding work.
To discuss this/similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via:
Email:
Mobile: 07384481925
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
