Social Worker x ; Assessment Team

Social Worker x 2 Posts (Assessment Team)

(Children and Families Services, Assessment Teams, South Tyneside)

Salary: SCP 31 £ 41,771 to SCP 36 £ 47,181 pa. Career Grade (Bar at £42,839 & £45,091). (Inclusive of Retention Payments, Subject to Review March 2028)

This is a time of exciting change in South Tyneside and we are looking to recruit four highly skilled and experienced Social Workers to work within our busy Assessment Teams.

• Serve as the first point of contact for children and families, establishing a collaborative and supportive relationship.
• Conduct assessments and develop safeguarding plans in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support children and families.

• Registered with Social Work England (SW England).
• At least two years post‑qualifying direct experience of front‑line safeguarding of children.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant pre‑employment checks required.

Excellent benefits package.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Closing date:
Noon, Friday 10 July 2026.