Middlesbrough Fostering Connected Carers Team

Job Opportunity: Social Worker (Fostering/Connected Carers Team)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Up to £41,000

Middlesbrough Council is seeking passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our Fostering and Connected Carers teams. We work closely with connected carers and foster carers, assessing their caring capacity and ensuring appropriate, stable living arrangements for children and young people who are unable to remain with their parents.

In this vital role, you will work closely with connected carers or close family friends who step forward to care for children unable to remain with their parents. You will be responsible for assessing the carer's capacity, providing ongoing support, and ensuring the children in their care have safe, stable, and nurturing environments. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, while working within a supportive team committed to providing high-quality care and guidance to connected carers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £41,000
• Generous Annual Leave: Starting from 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus paid bank holidays (combined value of nearly £6,000)
• Employer Pension Contributions: 11.5% of your salary, equivalent to over £5,000 per year, plus a death in service benefit of 3.5 times your annual salary
• Comprehensive Sickness Pay: Up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay to support you through challenging times
• Family-Friendly Policies: Generous provisions, including paid discretionary leave
• Additional Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, high street discounts, and more
• Professional Development: Full support for your ongoing professional growth and career progression
• Relocation Assistance: We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 to support your move to Middlesbrough, including temporary accommodation if needed

Who We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Workers with a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people
• Strong assessors and communicators who can build meaningful relationships with foster and connected carers
• Dedicated professionals who can work with compassion, sensitivity, and integrity

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of children and young people. Apply today to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking council that values your expertise and well-being.

To apply please contact Lara Wilson on 0191 211 1382 or email

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