This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Student about to qualify, a newly qualified Social Worker looking to complete the ASYE or an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care. We currently have a Social Work vacancy in our Access Team. To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% market supplement to social work salaries, once ASYE is completed, this will be reviewed at the end of March 2026. Middlesbrough adult access team support adults, age 18, families and informal carer’s to live and enjoyable life as independently as possible. We take a strengths based and empowering approach, looking at Prevention and Reablement and current support systems available to the individual. The role involes completing comprehensive Care Needs assessments and support plans, implementing services for those who are vulnerable and are experiencing trauma. You will have the opportunity to take a blended contact, working from home as well working from Fountain Court, our newly renovated, open planned and modern office. The office environment has an excellent kitchen and dining area and we encourage staff to take a break and eat together at lunch time. New staff joining Middlesbrough Council can expect a warm welcome from the team. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other adult social care teams and our homeless team who share our office space. Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead. For ASYE social workers we provide a high level of support to staff with experienced social workers providing regular and tailored guidance and input with 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 monthly supervision (with increased frequency for NQSWs undertaking their ASYE) as well as other staff support forums and protected development time. At Middlesbrough, we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents, focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with people, ensuring they get the best support available. If you are a qualified social worker with the skills and drive to help continue to improve services and support for our adults, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also: Have effective assessment 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 To find out more about the services we provide or how you can be a part of Middlesbrough ring Claire Nightscales, Team Manager, Access on 01642 729341 for more information. We can’t wait to hear from you and you are welcome to visit us for an informal discussion prior to applying for a post. Please note anyone employed in this position will need to be registered, or eligible for registration, with Social Work England. For those awaiting registration we are able to commence employment as a Social Care Worker in the interim. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.