Caseworker (Opiate Team)

1 week ago


Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Middlesbrough Council Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year


Are you resilient and proactive? Are you passionate about helping people in the local community make lasting changes?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Opiate Team on a fixed term basis. This is a maternity cover post that will run until late May 2026 with the potential to be extended to August 2026.

Who We Are:

Working as part of Middlesbrough Council, our multi-disciplinary team provides vital support to those experiencing problems related to substance use. Our mission is to empower our service users by offering comprehensive care, tailored interventions, and a pathway to recovery.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Caseworker, you will provide comprehensive support to clients experiencing substance use issues, domestic abuse, and homelessness. You will guide clients through their treatment and recovery journey, implementing psychosocial interventions, developing recovery plans, and facilitating referrals to relevant services. Your work will help people achieve recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs

Develop and implement tailored recovery plans

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the care they need

Work proactively and flexibly to engage clients and meet service needs

Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures

Liaise with the clinical team to coordinate appropriate clinical interventions for clients

What We Offer

A supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for continuous professional development

The chance to make a real impact in the community

Employees discounts and a competitive pension scheme requirements

Experience working with vulnerable populations ideally those with issues related to substance use, domestic abuse, or homelessness

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A commitment to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach

This role also requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will also need to have business insurance in place prior to starting, if you do not already have this.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Nicole Maughan on

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.



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