This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker or current team manager, looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care. We currently have a vacancy for a Safeguarding Team Manager.

To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% supplement to social work salaries.  This additional 10% will be reviewed at the end of March 2025.

The Access Safeguarding Team acts as the single point of contact for Adult Social Care. The post holder will be expected to ensure the provision of an effective and comprehensive Access and Safeguarding service to service users and carers in Middlesbrough.

The Access Safeguarding Team has two managers who each hold the responsibility for managing an element of the service the incoming requests for social work assessment and the incoming safeguarding concerns. However the post holder will also need to be flexible and responsive to working across the different service areas within the Team, supporting colleagues when required. You will have the opportunity to take a blended contract, 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. As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. Staff have access to monthly 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 management 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 Ami Fraser, Access and Safeguarding Lead Officer tel 01642 729047 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.

Please note this vacancy is fixed-term for 12 months.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.