Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/04/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/04/2026 23:59
Salary:
£34,434 - £45,091 per annum
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY
Further Information
Hartlepool Borough Council are also currently offering a retention payment to experienced Social Workers.
Hartlepool Children’s Services is looking for a motivated and passionate Social Worker to join our Through Care team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an intensive, specialist reunification team that supports children in care to return safely to their parents or family members.
About the Role
- Hold a small, focused caseload of children identified for reunification.
- Work closely with therapeutic practitioners and reunification support workers to deliver tailored, evidence-based plans.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families to understand needs and develop bespoke interventions.
- Work closely with partner agencies such as Drug and Alcohol services, housing and adult mental health services to ensure support plans are in place.
- Complete assessments, contribute to court work, and lead on applications to revoke care orders following successful reunifications.
- Manage adolescent risk with an understanding of contextual safeguarding.
About You
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children in care.
- Experienced in completing thorough assessments.
- Strong knowledge of parenting interventions and support
- Skilled in forming relationships, assessing risk, and delivering targeted interventions.
- Confident working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Hartlepool?
Hartlepool Children’s Services is proud of its strong, relational culture and high staff retention. Our Ofsted ILACS inspection (March 2024) rated us Outstanding for safeguarding, Children in Our Care, and leadership, and Good for services to care-experienced young people.
We offer a flexible hybrid working model and a highly supportive environment where staff feel valued.
Safeguarding
Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS barring list check.
For further information, please contact Lisa Cushlow, Head of Service on 01429 523961
Please note
This job is closed for applications.