Senior Family Worker - Disabled Children's Team
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£32,061 - £33,699
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Do you have experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families?
- Are you enthusiastic, caring and positive with strong communication skills?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of families in Stockton-on-Tees?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Family Worker to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
We want to empower families to be the best they can be, and in this role, you will be a crucial part of our team, improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Main responsibilities:
- Build long term relationships with children and their families
- Hold reviews of the child’s agreed care package
- Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of respite, support and other services
- Evaluate the effectiveness of packages of support
- Make any recommendations
We are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and organised individual to work alongside Social Workers and multi-agency colleagues to provide children and their families with the help and support they need to make positive sustained change.
Experience of direct work with children, young people and their families is essential, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills. Emotional resilience and the ability to have difficult conversations are also crucial to this role.
We will support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
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 £33,699
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
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:
Laura Lasmane - Team Manager
laura.lasmane@stockton.gov.uk
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.
Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.
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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.