Unprogressed Social Worker

OverviewStart Strong. Learn Deeply. Thrive in Newcastle. Newcastle City Council’s Children’s Social Care is building a service rooted in relationships and restorative practice with a focus on early intervention and impact. We’re on a journey to become a UNICEF Child Friendly City and a Marmot City, placing children at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join the Families First partnership and contribute to delivering earlier, more effective support for children and families. Newcastle City Council is investing in Children’s Social Care and offering new opportunities within our teams.If you’re a newly qualified or early-career Social Worker looking to build confidence, develop skills, and make a real difference—this is your moment.The RoleWe’re recruiting to our Long-Term Social Work Service, supporting children and families through:Long-term Child in Need supportChild Protection PlansCare ProceedingsAs a Social Worker, you’ll work as part of a supportive team, managing a caseload appropriate to your level of experience. You’ll receive regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, and access to a structured development pathway to help you grow into a confident, capable practitioner.Why NewcastleNewcastle is a vibrant, multicultural city where creativity, kindness, and resilience run deep. It is a place that welcomes your ideas and offers a supportive community for social workers.We’re proud to beA UNICEF Child Friendly City in progressA City of Sanctuary – a welcome place for those seeking refugeA city where social workers are valued, supported, and heard“Children benefit from committed social workers who know them well and recognise the importance of children needing a trusted adult in their lives.” — Ofsted, 2025“The relational practice model is in evidence across the help and protection service… enabling social workers to undertake more complex direct work and interventions with children.” — Ofsted, 2025“Practitioners… report feeling highly valued and well supported.” — Ofsted, 2025What We OfferA dedicated 5-day inductionAssessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programmeGenerous annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy more)Flexible and hybrid working optionsA generous flexi-time schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDefined benefit pension schemeAccess to home electronics and vehicle leasing schemesAccess to a vehicle is desirable but not essentialReady to ApplyWe are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.For an informal chat, contact Andrew Burden on 0191 211 5845 or email andrew.burdent@newcastle.gov.ukwww.newcastle.gov.uk/cscLearn more: www.newcastle.gov.uk/cscApply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox. #J-18808-Ljbffr