Newly Qualified Social Worker

At Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, we believe every family deserves the chance to flourish and thrive.

We are looking for passionate and committed Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to join our Children's Social Work Academy (CSWA), a supportive environment designed to help you build confidence and develop your professional skills. Why Join Us? We care deeply about the children and young people in Redcar & Cleveland, and we care about our social workers too. Our team works together to tackle challenges with a shared passion for doing the right thing and making a real difference. If you are a student social worker nearing the end of your qualification or have recently qualified, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment. What is the Children's Social Work Academy? Our Academy provides a strong foundation for your career, ensuring you have the tools, experiences, and support to succeed. 12-month structured programme at our Academy, learning and working together with your peers, the team manager and advanced practitioner. Time spent with host teams and shadowing experienced practitioners Enhanced supervision and support throughout your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Access to coaching, mentoring, and guidance from experienced Social Workers.We'll help you transition from student to confident professional, developing your core skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality social work practice. What We Offer

• A protected caseload (working with no more than 15 children) to better your learning and development through your ASYE.
• Competitive salary plus a pension that outperforms private schemes
• 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years' service.
• Staff benefits to save on shopping, travel, and lifestyle costs
• Health and wellbeing support, including staff networks and health promotion events
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees
• Refer-a-friend scheme, giving you the opportunity to earn £500!
• Extensive training and development opportunities
What did our NQSWs have to say? "Practice weeks are amazing! I can't believe how many training opportunities are offered throughout the week." "There are lots of workshops and training opportunities. They're really beneficial and I use it in practice a lot." "The whole team have been really supportive, peers, my manager and the advanced practitioners. I feel like I could approach anyone for help." "If I went straight into a team I'd have been out of my depth and wouldn't have felt like I could take the time out to learn. The academy is a great bridge between uni and practice."