Caseworker - Alternative Provision
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/11/2026
Advert End Date:
04/12/2026 12:00
Salary:
£35,570 - £38,510
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Looking for a role where every conversation, every intervention and every success can change a child’s future?
Look no further!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our SEND and Alternative Provision team as an Alternative Provision Caseworker, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people across Stockton-on-Tees.
You will be working with a dedicated, motivated and ambitious Children’s Services team and work closely with the AP Service Lead and SEMH teachers within the service.
About the role
As an Alternative Provision Caseworker, you'll work with schools, families, alternative provision providers and partner agencies to support children and young people who are at risk of exclusion or need additional support to succeed in education.
You'll manage a caseload, coordinate support, provide high-quality advice and challenge to education settings, and help ensure children receive the right support at the right time. You'll also contribute to the development of alternative provision services and work closely with colleagues across Children's Services to improve outcomes for young people.
You may also expect to plan and deliver weekly outreach support to pupils across all age groups where required.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and families across Stockton-on-Tees.
About you
We're looking for a proactive, organised and resilient individual with experience of working with children and young people, particularly those with SEND or social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will have:
- Experience of working in education or a related setting.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Experience of working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- A commitment to learning new skills.
- A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Most importantly, you'll be committed to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £38,510
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
Visit our Careers page to discover exciting opportunities and learn more about life at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Claire Tiffany - Service Lead for AP
claire.tiffany@stockton.gov.uk
01642527191
Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the grade, although a higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances where relevant skills, qualifications and experience can be demonstrated.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.