Caseworker Assistant - Alternative Provision/SEMH Team
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/11/2026
Advert End Date:
20/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£28,153 - £29,542
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Looking for a role where your contribution helps ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time?
Look no further! The Alternative Provision and SEMH Service have an exciting opportunity available to recruit a Caseworker Assistant to work in the team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Stockton.
You will join a dedicated and ambitious team within Children's Services, working alongside colleagues, schools, families and partner agencies to support the delivery and development of Alternative Provision and wider SEND and Inclusion services.
About the role
As an Assistant Caseworker, you will provide vital administrative and operational support to the service, helping to ensure that processes, records and systems are maintained accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will:
- Support the delivery and ongoing development of Alternative Provision and projects relating to SEMH, SEND and Inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure information is updated and managed effectively.
- Build positive relationships with schools, families, partner agencies and other stakeholders.
- Support Caseworkers and wider service colleagues in delivering high-quality support for children and young people.
- Help monitor key processes and timescales to ensure the service operates efficiently.
About you
We're looking for someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about making a difference for children and young people. You will be confident working independently, while also contributing positively as part of a supportive team.
You will have:
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Experience of working in a busy administrative or customer-focused environment.
- A good eye for detail and confidence maintaining accurate records and information.
- Strong IT skills, including experience of using databases and Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Most importantly, you will be committed to supporting children and young people and helping ensure they receive the right support to succeed in education.
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 £29,542
- 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.
Rewarding careers. We do that. - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
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
01642 527191
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.