Children's Social Worker - Pathways/Transitions

• Annual Salary: £32,654 - £42,708 plus a 15% market supplement paid monthly
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team as a Pathways Social Worker, where you will support young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to independence. This role is crucial in designing and implementing pathway plans that promote young people’s move into independence, ensuring a smooth transition into adulthood.

• Undertake a comprehensive Social Work service to Children and Families within the leaving care service.
• Formulate and design appropriate pathway plans to meet identified needs and arrange the implementation of such plans with an emphasis on promoting independence.
• Provide ongoing support to individuals and families as the key worker, including home visits, meetings, direct work/observations, and completion of reports and assessments related to the child’s pathway plan.
• Ensure individual professional standards are maintained in line with agreed levels, including full compliance with policy and procedural guidelines.
• Regularly feedback to the Team Manager on any issues related to the provision of services or policies.

• A recognised Social Work qualification, e.g., CQSW, CSS, Dip SW.
• Registration with Social Worker England (Social Work England).
• Must have a full driving license and use of a car with business insurance.
• Demonstrable experience with service users, particularly looked after children and care leavers.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and partnership working skills.
• Ability to undertake assessments of service users and carers.
• Knowledge of the legislation relevant to looked after children and care leavers.

• Generous annual leave starting from 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus paid bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions of 11.5% and a death in service sum of 3.5 times your annual salary.
• Up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay for sickness absence.
• Access to family-friendly policies and discretionary leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, and discounts for high street stores.
• Access to a range of benefits through the Viv up programme, including discounts on essentials, an Electric car Scheme, counselling services, and a 24/7 support helpline.
• Comprehensive support for professional development.
• Opportunities to engage in a variety of training formats including online, face-to-face, and e-learning courses.
• Potential to become a Practice Champion or facilitate practice workshops.
• Access to a full management development programme for career progression.
• A relocation package is available, assisting with costs up to £8,000 for moving and/or temporary accommodation.

To apply for this Pathways Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.